Sunderland's staggering squad value compared to Leeds, Burnley, Middlesbrough & Championship rivals - gallery

Sunderland are readying themselves for the new Championship campaign which could be even more competitive than last season

It’s been a quiet summer for Sunderland so far as they continue their search for a new manager. The Black Cats have been without a permanent boss since the sacking of Michael Beale in February but they’ll be keen to make an appointment before too long and get their summer recruitment underway.

With Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town coming down from the Premier League, the upcoming Championship campaign looks set to be another intriguing and competitive one. Given the market value of Sunderland’s squad, it’s fair to say they’ll be looking to compete at the top end of the division.

With that in mind, here’s a look at how Transfermarkt value all 24 Championship squads at the time of writing.