Sunderland retained list predictions, 55 stay, 14 leave and 10 in talks | OneFootball

Sunderland’s retained list is taking shape, with latest predictions indicating 55 set to stay, 14 to depart and 10 in talks. According to Sunderland Echo, the club has yet to publish its formal update.

Lutsharel Geertruida is due to return to RB Leipzig after his loan. Dennis Cirkin and Dan Neil are nearing the end of their deals. Sunderland have triggered a one-year option for goalkeeper Simon Moore.

Niall Huggins is set to leave when his contract expires. Sunderland hold options to extend both his and Bertrand Traore’s deals by a year, though current predictions are that both go, with Traore seemingly the likelier to stay.

There is significant certainty elsewhere, with many seniors under contract for next season, including Anthony Patterson, Dan Ballard, Luke O’Nien, Trai Hume, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fée and Brian Brobbey.

In the academy, Ben Metcalf’s option has been triggered. Jenson Jones and Luke Bell have extended, while Matty Young has signed new terms and is not expected to return to Salford for a third season.

Departures are expected for Dan Cameron and Adam Richardson, plus Ivan Struk, George Bell, Jake Waters, Harrison Jones, Ollie Bainbridge, Tom Lavery and Ethan Moore.

Harrison Jones, Timur Tutierov and Zak Johnson are set to be listed as retained, which does not preclude exits. The expectation remains that they move on, with the club protecting its position. Talks continue with Marcus Neill, Jack Whittaker and others.

Source: Sunderland Echo