The transfer window has closed after a busy deadline day for Sunderland.
The Black Cats signed four new players on the final day of the window, taking their total arrivals to 11 this summer.
Ross Stewart and Lynden Gooch also left the club on deadline day, while Elliot Embleton was allowed to join Derby on loan.
Here’s what Sunderland’s strongest starting XI and bench could look like now the window has closed - excluding players who are unavailable with longer-term injuries.
1. GK: Anthony Patterson
Despite interest from Premier League clubs, the 23-year-old remains Sunderland’s first-choice goalkeeper and has three years left on his contract. Photo: Frank Reid
2. RB: Trai Hume
After an impressive end to last season, Hume, 21, signed a new deal at Sunderland earlier this summer which will run until the summer of 2027. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB: Dan Ballard
Ballard, 23, was also attracting interest from Premier League clubs but signed a new deal at Sunderland in August, meaning he has four years left on his deal. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Luke O’Nien
The 28-year-old is into his sixth season at Sunderland and remains a key player after signing a new three-year deal earlier this summer. Photo: Frank Reid