Sunderland are still searching for their next head coach but have already made several important decisions regarding the club’s playing staff.
The Black Cats sacked Tony Mowbray midway through the Championship season before appointing Michael Beale. The former Rangers man, though, did not last long and was sacked after a run of poor results. Mike Dodds was then installed on an interim basis until the end of the campaign,
As well as a huge managerial decision to make this summer, Sunderland also decided on some important contracts and transfers to make with 15 players currently set to leave the club in June.
Here, we take a look at the 15 players currently set to leave Sunderland next month:
5. Callum Styles
Sunderland signed Styles on an initial loan deal in January, meaning he's set to leave at the end of the season as things stand. There is an option for Sunderland to make the deal permanent at the end of the season, though he is currently set to leave. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Mason Burstow
Sunderland signed Burstow on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea in the summer, after trying to agree a permanent deal. The 20-year-old striker endured a challenging season on Wearside and is set to return to his parent club. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Callum Wilson
The youngster has been released by Sunderland and is now free to find a new club when his contract officially expires in June. | Getty Images
8. Harry Gardiner
Sunderland youngster Harry Gardiner impressed during a loan spell at Blyth Spartans before picking up an injury. The striker has now been released by Sunderland. | Jake Emery Photo: Blyth Spartans