The Black Cats are on the hunt for a new head coach during the off-season with interim boss Mike Dodds in control for the final four games of the 2023-24 season following the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year.
Anthony Patterson, Jack Clarke and Jobe Bellingham continue to be linked with moves away from the club when the transfer window opens at the end of the current campaign.
Sunderland – under transfer chiefs Kristjaan Speakman and Stuart Harvey – will also be looking to strengthen the first-team playing squad with new talent this summer after several underwhelming windows recently.
With that in mind, we take a look at 32 players from the Premier League who are set to become available to Sunderland and other clubs when their contracts expire this summer. Would you sign any of them? Let us know on The Echo’s social media accounts...
1. Danny Welbeck - Brighton
English forward Danny Welbeck has played for the likes of Manchester United, Sunderland, Arsenal, and Watford during his career and is known for his pace and athleticism. Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Jay Rodriguez - Burnley
English forward Jay Rodriguez has displayed his goal-scoring ability at clubs like Southampton and Burnley but is due to become a free agent this summer. Photo: Jan Kruger
3. Oli McBurnie - Sheffield United
Scottish forward Oli McBurnie has showcased his physical presence and goal-scoring ability at clubs like Swansea City and Sheffield United. Photo: George Wood
4. Daniel Jebbison - Sheffield United
Canadian forward Daniel Jebbison has demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess at Sheffield United in flashes but is set to become a free agent this summer. Jebbison was previously linked with Sunderland while the club was in League One and came close to joining the Black Cats. Photo: Graham Chadwick