Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart.Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart.
Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart.

The 20 Sunderland players contracted for the Black Cats' 2022/23 Championship battle - following Daniel Ballard arrival and new deals

Sunderland have strengthened their squad over the past few weeks – yet there is still work to be done in the transfer window.

Patrick Roberts, Bailey Wright and Lynden Gooch have all signed new contracts on Wearside, while goalkeeper Anthony Patterson has agreed a new long-term deal.

Centre-back Daniel Ballard has also joined the club from Arsenal on a permanent transfer.

Still, there is work to be done in the transfer market if Sunderland are going to be competitive in the Championship.

We took a look at the contract lengths of those senior players who will remain at Stadium of Light next season as things stand:

Still, there is work to be done in the transfer market if Sunderland are going to be competitive in the Championship.