Sunderland have so far signed Alex Bass, Daniel Ballard, Leon Dajaku, Aji Alese, Jack Clarke and Ellis Simms this window whilst securing new contracts for Lynden Gooch, Patrick Roberts and Lynden Gooch.
The Black Cats continue to be linked with multiple signings now that the new season is underway.
But how could Sunderland’s matchday squad potentially look given if current transfer rumours and contract talks turn out to be true?
Here, we take a look at just one of the squads Alex Neil could potentially opt for:
But how could Sunderland’s matchday squad potentially look given if current transfer rumours and contract talks turn out to be true?
5. CB: Danny Batth
Danny Batth signed for Sunderland last January and has plenty of experience in the Championship. Photo: FRANK REID 2022
6. CB: Dennis Cirkin
Since signing for Sunderland last summer, Dennis Cirkin has kicked on and is a regular under Alex Neil Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2022
7. CM: Alex Pritchard
A player of undoubted quality, Alex Pritchard will likely start the vast majority of games this season under Alex Neil if he remains fit. Photo: Alex Burstow
8. CM: Dan Neil
The South Shields-born winger had undoubted quality and started against Coventry City. Photo: Stu Forster