2FMG1H1 Sunderland players exit the pitch after the Sky Bet League One match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021.
The 6 Sunderland AFC players surely Exit the Stadium of Light this summer After What
FLW takes a look at the Sunderland players who may be looking to leave the Stadium of Light this summer
With the summer transfer window just a matter of weeks away, players up and down the country will be weighing up their futures and deciding whether to move clubs this summer.
Whether it’s down to a lack of playing time, needing a fresh start or because they want to move to a bigger club, there’ll no doubt be plenty of Championship players on the move this summer, and it’ll be no different at Sunderland.
The Black Cats are set to be a Championship club yet again next season after failing to build on what was a very promising 2022/23 campaign after promotion from League One.
With some talented players on their books, Sunderland will be braced for transfer interest in a couple of key players.
With that in mind, here are the 6 Sunderland players who must be keen to escape the Stadium of Light this summer.
Anthony Patterson
23-year-old academy graduate goalkeeper Anthony Patterson has firmly cemented himself as the club’s first choice goalkeeper over the past two-and-a-half seasons, and has impressed with his performances.
So much so, the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal are said to be keen on signing him, according to recent reports.
With the Black Cats failing to win promotion this season, a move to a Premier League giant may appeal to Patterson, despite it being highly unlikely that he’ll be first choice should he leave.
If an attractive bid comes in for the shot-stopper, Sunderland may find it hard to turn it down and Patterson could well move on this summer.
Corry Evans
Northern Irish international Corry Evans joined the club from Blackburn Rovers in 2021 and has been an influential figure at the Stadium of Light, but has struggled with injuries this season.
The 33-year-old defensive midfielder skippered the Black Cats to promotion in 2022, but has been unavailable for the vast majority of this season.
With his contract up this summer, coupled with his injury woes and his age, it seems unlikely that he’ll be part of Sunderland’s plans for the 2024/25 season.
After leaving Blackburn Rovers last season, Bradley Dack was signed on a free transfer by Tony Mowbray as he reunited with his former boss.
However, Mowbray departed in December and Dack has struggled with injuries, which has been a recurring theme throughout his career.
The 30-year-old sees his one-year deal at the club expire this summer, and perhaps it’ll be better for all parties if the attacking midfielder moves on this summer.
