It was a busy month on Wearside, with Kristjaan Speakman and his recruitment team bringing in two fresh faces, while sanctioning exits for no fewer than six senior exits. In terms of incomings, Enzo Le Fée and Jayden Danns were signed on loan, with the former having an option-to-buy clause attached which will become mandatory in the event of Sunderland securing promotion this season.
Adil Aouchiche, Abdoullah Ba, Nathan Bishop, and Zak Johnson all departed Wearside on temporary agreements. Meanwhile, Nazariy Rusyn signed for Croatian outfit Hajduk Split on a loan with an option-to-buy attached, and Aaron Connolly joined Millwall permanently.
Unfortunately, it does not look like Danns will play for Sunderland following an injury to the Liverpool man. The Black Cats have also announced that Tommy Watson will be leaving to join Brighton & Hove Albion next summer when the window opens - but what other deals could we see?
Here, we take a look at how Sunderland’s summer squad could look with a fresh host of incomings and outgoings:
13. Dan Ballard
The centre-back signed a new contract at Sunderland last summer and has scored some crucial goals recently. | Sunderland's Dan Ballard - Photo by Frank Reid
14. IN: Jhon Lucumi
According to reports, Sunderland are continuing their pursuit of the defender and have tabled a bid of £25million to Bologna. This one looks like it could go right down to the wire. | Marco Luzzani/Getty Images Photo: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images
15. Trai Hume
The right-back recently signed a new deal at the Academy of Light, ending any speculation. | Frank Reid
16. Aji Alese
Sunderland hope to have the defender back from injury at some point next season. Photo: Nathan Stirk