Sunderland’s season came to an end as they were beaten by Luton in the play-offs - yet plans are already being made for the next campaign.
The Black Cats have already built a young squad in recent transfer windows, with many signing long-term deals on Wearside.
Some players are also set to return to the Stadium of Light following loan spells this campaign.
Here’s a list of the 26 players who have at least a year left on their Sunderland contracts and when their deals are set to expire:
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5. Dennis Cirkin - Summer of 2024 The 20-year-old signed a three-year deal at Sunderland in 2021 and will enter the final year of that deal this summer. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Luke O’Nien - Summer of 2024 After joining the club from Wycombe, the 27-year-old has just completed his fifth season at Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Lynden Gooch - Summer of 2024 Gooch has been at the club for over a decade and signed a two-year deal last summer when his previous contract expired. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Patrick Roberts - Summer of 2024 Following several loan spells during his time at Manchester City, the playmaker signed a two-year contract at Sunderland last summer. Photo: Martin Swinney