Sunderland are preparing for the 2023/24 season after they were beaten in the Championship play-off semi-final by Luton Town.
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:
Some players are also set to return to the Stadium of Light following loan spells this campaign.
9. Bailey Wright - Summer of 2024
After re-signing for Sunderland on a two-year deal last summer, the defender joined Rotherham on loan until the end of the season in January. His spell at the New York Stadium was then cut short due to an ankle injury. Photo: Frank Reid
Following a frustrating loan spell at Hartlepool in the first half of the 2022/23 season, the winger returned to Wearside this year. He has a year left on his contract after signing a three-year deal at the Stadium of Light in 2021. Photo: FRANK REID