Sunderland’s summer transfer plans

After a disappointing campaign last time out, which saw the Black Cats finish 16th in the table, they are on the lookout for reinforcements in the market to help new boss Regis Le Bris.

There is an understanding that experience is needed to help this group, with Irish international Alan Brown already through the door.

Clearly, a lot more business is required if Sunderland are to push for a play-off spot, and there will be an acceptance that a big sale may be required to allow that to happen.

The likes of Trai Hume, Dan Ballard and Jack Clarke are amongst those to be linked with a move away, and it will be very interesting to see what happens, as it could just take one transfer to trigger a lot of activity involving Sunderland.

Le Bris’ side start their Championship season at Cardiff City on August 10.