Sunderland have completed their first signing of the 2026/27 summer window with Thomas Meunier joining on a free transfer from Lille. The Black Cats are preparing for their second consecutive Premier League campaign after finishing 7th last season with 54 points (14W-12D-12L), including a 4-game winning run to end the season (WWWWD).
Who has Sunderland signed in 2026/27?
Meunier, the 32-year-old Belgian full-back, arrives at the Stadium of Light to provide defensive cover and experience. He becomes Sunderland's only confirmed signing so far, though the club continues to be linked with defensive reinforcements like Dayann Methalie.
Who has left Sunderland this summer?
Eliezer Mayenda's £27m move to Rennes makes him Sunderland's third-biggest sale ever. The young striker's departure is the standout business of the window, with Dan Neil joining Rangers and several others leaving on free transfers or loans. Milan Aleksic has gone out on loan to Partizan Belgrade.
Sunderland's record signings and sales
Habib Diarra remains Sunderland's record signing at £27m from Strasbourg in 2025, while Jobe Bellingham's £27.8m sale to Borussia Dortmund last year is their record sale. The Black Cats are now preparing for a season that could include European football for the first time in over a decade.
