Sunderland have made three new signings during this summer’s transfer window – with the club still looking to strengthen.
The Black Cats have added midfielder Alan Browne, winger Ian Poveda and goalkeeper Simon Moore to their squad on free transfers, while they are also looking to negotiate contracts with some of their key players.
Sunderland have agreed a first professional contract with teenager Chris Rigg, while defender Dan Ballard has signed a contract extension on Wearside. The Black Cats have also offered a new contract to Dan Neil, while other members of the squad are heading into the final year of their deals.
Here’s a list of Sunderland’s senior players and when their deals are set to expire:
5. Dennis Cirkin - Summer of 2026
The 22-year-old signed a contract extension at Sunderland last year, meaning his current deal will run until the summer of 2026. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Dan Neil - Summer of 2026
Sunderland remain hopeful they can agree a new contract with Neil, who recently turned down an opening offer from the club. The 22-year-old’s current deal will run until the summer of 2026. Photo: Frank Reid
7. Jay Matete - Summer of 2026
The 23-year-old signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Sunderland in January 2022. After missing the first part of the 2023/24 season with a knee injury, Matete joined League One side Oxford on loan in January. His campaign was then cut short by another injury setback, yet available again for pre-season. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Joe Anderson - Summer of 2026
Anderson signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light, with a club option of a further year, when he joined the Black Cats from Everton in January last year. The 23-year-old defender spent the 2023/24 out on loan at League One side Shrewsbury. Photo: Ian Horrocks