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.
. Picture by FRANK REID
Dan Neil playing for Sunderland. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
. 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
. 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
. 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
. 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
. LB: Dennis Cirkin
Following an injury-hit 2022/23 campaign, the 21-year-old has made a strong start to the new season. Photo: Frank Reid
. CM: Dan Neil
While multiple Premier League clubs have shown interest in the 21-year-old, Neil showed his faith in Sunderland by signing a new deal earlier this year. Photo: Frank Reid
. CM: Pierre Ekwah
Ekwah’s strong performances at the end of last season attracted attention, with the 21-year-old now a regular starter in Sunderland’s midfield. Photo: Frank Reid
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