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:
29. Eliezer Mayenda - Summer of 2028
The 19-year-old striker joined Sunderland from French side Sochaux on a five-year deal last year. Mayenda then signed for SPL side Hibernian on loan in January but struggled to break into the side. Photo: Frank Reid
30. Anthony Patterson - Summer of 2028
While there has been interest from Premier League clubs in the Sunderland academy graduate, Patterson, 24, signed a contract extension on Wearside in September last year. Photo: Frank Reid
31. Jobe Bellingham - Long-term contract
The exact length of Bellingham's contract wasn't disclosed, with Sunderland announcing the 18-year-old had signed a 'long-term contract' when he joined the club from Birmingham last year. Photo: Frank Reid