Sunderland’s season came to an end as they were beaten 2-0 by Sheffield Wednesday - yet plans are already being made for the next campaign.
The Black Cats have already built a young squad over 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 29 players who have at least a year left on their Sunderland contracts and when their deals are set to expire:
13. Nathan Bishop - Summer of 2026
Following Bass’ loan move to Wimbledon, Sunderland brought in Bishop from Manchester United at the start of the 2023/24 season. The 24-year-old signed a three-year deal on Wearside. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Aji Alese - Summer of 2027
The 23-year-old defender missed large parts of the 2023/24 campaign due to injury but recently signed a contract extension with the club. Photo: Frank Reid
15. Trai Hume - Summer of 2027
After a breakthrough 2022/23 season, Hume, 22, signed a contract extension at Sunderland in June last year, with his deal now running until the summer of 2027. Photo: Frank Reid
16. Daniel Ballard - Summer of 2027
West Ham were reportedly interested in the 24-year-old defender last summer, yet Ballard signed a new deal at Sunderland in August last year. Photo: Frank Reid