The Black Cats have lost their opening two games 2-1 in the Championship against Ipswich Town at the Stadium of Light and Preston North End at Deepdale.
Tony Mowbray’s men also crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the first round after being beaten by Crewe Alexandra at home on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Wearside.
After Sunderland’s less-than-ideal start to the season, eyes have understandably towards transfers with sporting director Kristjaan Speakman and head of recruitment Stuart Harvey eyeing deals.
Here, we take a look at 13 active transfer and contract deals Sunderland are still working on this summer:
9. Nazariy Rusyn
Sunderland have reportedly made bids for Nazariy Rusyn during the summer transfer window with the player even following the club on Instagram before being left out of the Zorya squad over the weekend. Photo: Michael Regan
10. Colin Dagba
Sunderland are said to have made approaches to PSG regarding right-back Colin Dagba with the player expected to leave the French giants this season. Photo: PATRICK HERTZOG
11. Sydney van Hooijdonk
Championship clubs Southampton and Sunderland have been linked with a deal for Bologna forward Sydney van Hooijdonk during the summer window with Sunderland in dire need of striker additions. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
12. Jack Clarke
Although Sunderland and Jack Clarke are yet to come to an agreement over a new deal, the two parties have held talks this summer. Clarke has three years left on his present deal amid interest from Burnley. Photo: Frank Reid