With promotion secured back to the Championship this season, Sunderland will no doubt be looking to further bolster their squad heading into this summers transfer window.
Remaining in the second flight will be the immediate aim with a number of Premier League free agents perhaps an avenue the Black Cats could look into.
Pulling on key experience, mixed with some of the club's remaining crop including Lynden Gooch and Luke O'Nien, Alex Neil must balance the squad correctly.
