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:
13. Joe Ryder
Joe Ryder, who has played a part in the under-21s success this season, has been released and is free to find a new club when his contract expires in June. | Ben Cuthbertson
14. Connor Pye
Former Morecambe man Connor Pye has been released by Sunderland. Pye is now a free agent and can sign with a club when is contract expiress next month Photo: Morecambe FC
15. Ellis Taylor
After a promising season with the under-21s, Taylor has been released. The versatile player can chose his next move when his contract expires next month. | Photo: Frank Reid