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:
29. IN: Brian Brobbey
Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign Bryan Brobbey from Ajax in a move worth an initial £17million plus £4.2million in add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano. Romano adds that the total package to take the player to Sunderland from the Netherlands is valued at around £21.2million, with the Dutch international set to undergo his medical later today before completing the switch to the North East. Photo: MAURICE VAN STEEN
30. IN: Josh Sargent
Sunderland are exploring a deadline-day deal to sign Norwich City striker Josh Sargent, according to Football Insider. They say the Black Cats have "made contact" with the Championship outfit over a last-gasp move for the 25-year-old. Norwich City reportedly setting his asking price at around £18million to £20million in early July 2025 | Getty Images