Alex Neil knows he has a number of big decisions to make this summer with the clock ticking on a number of players contracts. Sunderland are in action against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend with contract talks currently on the backburner.
The Black Cats have options to buy loanees Leon Dajaku and Ron Thorben-Hoffmann at the end of the year, while Patrick Roberts, Arbenit Xhemajli, Bailey Wright, Aiden McGeady, Lynden Gooch, Jordan Willis and Lee Burge are all out of contract this summer. Jack Clarke and Nathan Broadhead are also expected to return to their parent clubs when their loans finish on Wearside.
Neil's immediate focus is on the play-off semi-final clash with Sheffield Wednesday, with a place in the final and a possible return to the Championship the prize. MK Dons or Wycombe Wanderers await the winner, but Sunderland's performance over the next two games could have a huge bearing on contract talks.
