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:
21. Nazariy Rusyn - Summer of 2027
Sunderland had been tracking the Ukrainian striker for some time, before reaching an agreement with Zorya Luhansk to sign the 25-year-old last year. Rusyn agreed a four-year contract at the Stadium of Light, with a club option of a further year. Photo: Frank Reid
22. Dan Ballard - Summer of 2028
The central defender, 24, has attracted interest from elsewhere but signed a new deal at Sunderland in July. Photo: Frank Reid
23. Luis Hemir - Summer of 2028
The Portuguese striker, 20, signed a five-year contract on Wearside when he arrived from Portuguese club Benfica in 2023. Photo: Frank Reid
24. Leo Hjelde - Summer of 2028
Hjelde, 20, signed a four-and-a-half-year deal when he joined Sunderland from Leeds United in January. Photo: Frank Reid