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:
21. IN: Enzo Le Fee
Sunderland have now signed the former AS Roma midfielder on a permanent deal following promotion. The fee paid is believed to have been around £20million. | Getty Images
22. IN: Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is now Sunderland's captain following his £17.5million move from Bayer Leverkusen. | Getty Images
23. Patrick Roberts
The attacker is under contract at Sunderland until the summer of 2026 with a club option for another year. His experience could be vital in the Premier League. | Getty Images
24. Romaine Mundle
The former Tottenham winger will start the season injured amid reports that Sunderland are preparing to offer him a new contract. Photo: George Wood