The Championship season is just around the corner – but Sunderland aren’t done yet in the transfer market.
The Black Cats kick off their season against Ipswich Town at the Stadium of Light on Sunday with more than 40,000 fans expected through the turnstiles on Wearside.
However, with the transfer window remaining open until September 1, there remain some questions regarding several members of Sunderland’s squad with the potential for incoming deals as well as fresh contracts.
Here, we look at 12 transfers, loans and contracts that Kristjaan Speakman could sanction during the remainder of the summer.
Here, we look at 12 transfers, loans and contracts that Kristjaan Speakman could sanction during the remainder of the summer.
5. Dan Ballard
The defender was loosely linked with David Moyes' West Ham earlier on in the summer, though that talk appears to have died down with Ballard expected to start against Ipswich Town in the Championship opener on Sunday. Photo: Chris Fryatt
Speaking after the 5-2 loss against Hartlepool United in pre-season, Tony Mowbray confirmed there were questions over the player's future at Sunderland with interest from the Middle East. Photo: Chris Fryatt
The Hartlepool-born player has featured during Sunderland's pre-season but will likely struggle to break into Tony Mowbray's squad for Championship games when every player is fit. Photo: Frank Reid
The Everton striker has been linked with a move to Sunderland during the transfer window with Tony Mowbray admitting the club are still after another number nine in the window. The Black Cats face stiff competition from Cannon's former loan club Preston North End, however. Photo: Jeremy Ng