Several Black Cats stars are set to leave the club in the summer – including Bradley Dack and club captain Corry Evans – unless new deals are offered and agreed upon. Sunderland will also welcome several returning loan players back into the fold as well as some new signings.
Here, we take a look at how Sunderland's new-look 34-man squad could look in the summer as things stand based on transfer rumours, returning players and contract exits:
25. Dan Neil
Academy of Light graduate Dan Neil has made 35 Championship appearances this season and is one of Sunderland's most important players. Photo: Ed Sykes
26. Chris Rigg
Chris Rigg has played 11 times in the Championship so far this season and is rated as one of the best young players in Europe. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
27. Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo's transfer future during the summer will be once again up in the air with Sunderland likely to be interested. Photo: George Wood
28. Adil Aouchiche
The French attacking midfielder signed a five-year deal at Sunderland last summer. Photo: Ed Sykes