From stoppers to strikers, a host of names were believed to be the subject of interest from Jack Ross and the club’s recruitment team over the summer months as they looked for new faces. But what really happened with them? Scroll down and click through the pages to see what really happened with these Sunderland transfer ‘targets’ during the summer trading period - and where they eventually ended up:
17. DECLAN JOHN
The Welsh international was out of favour at Swansea, and is another left-back believed to have been on Ross’ shortlist. He couldn’t seal a move away from Wales though, and remains with the Championship side. Photo: Alex Livesey
18. DIMI KONSTANTOPOULOS
Linked with Sunderland as they sought competition for Jon McLaughlin, any hopes of signing the Greek stopper were ended when Lee Burge penned a deal. He is still a free agent, but was recently training with Hartlepool United. Photo: Pete Norton
19. BEN HENEGHAN
Out of favour at Sheffield United, Heneghan was made available for a move this summer with Sunderland reportedly a potential suitor. Blackpool eventually clinched a loan deal for him, though. Photo: George Wood
20. JAKE HASTIE
The exciting Scottish youngster was another in high-demand this summer, with Rangers eventually agreeing a deal with Motherwell for his signature. He was later sent on loan to Sunderland’s rivals, Rotherham. Photo: Mark Runnacles