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Sunderland have bolstered their squad for the 2026/27 Premier League season with the recent addition of Ethan Berry from Crystal Palace and Thomas Meunier on a free transfer. These signings follow the earlier arrivals of Dayann Méthalie and Jules Ahoka. The club also confirmed several departures on 27 August 2026, including Dan Neil and Dennis Cirkin. With the transfer window set to close on 1 September 2026, the club is reportedly still active in the market, with ongoing interest in Marseille's Igor Paixao.

• Confirmed Signings (In): New arrivals for the 2026/27 season include Dayann Méthalie (Toulouse, £25.7m), Jules Ahoka (Royal Antwerp, £8m), Thomas Meunier (Lille, free), and Ethan Berry (Crystal Palace).
• Confirmed Departures (Out): The club officially confirmed the departures of Dan Neil, Dennis Cirkin, Bertrand Traoré, and Niall Huggins on 27 August 2026.
• Zak Johnson (In): The defender returned to the first-team squad following the conclusion of his loan spell at York City.
• Transfer Window Deadline: The summer transfer window for Premier League clubs closes on 1 September 2026 at 22:00 UTC. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) Premier League Transfer Window Deadline September 2, 2026 at 01:00 GMT+3

Sunderland officially confirmed a contract extension for goalkeeper Kjell Roefs on 28 August 2026, securing his future at the club. This follows the formal publication of the club's retained list on 27 August, which confirmed the departures of several players including Dan Neil and Dennis Cirkin. These updates come as the Black Cats finalise their squad for the 2026/27 Premier League season and their return to European competition in the Europa League.

• Kjell Roefs (Contract Extension): Sunderland announced on 28 August 2026 that goalkeeper Kjell Roefs has signed a new contract extension to remain at the Stadium of Light. 📅 Calendar file (.ics) Kjell Roefs Contract Extension Confirmed August 28, 2026
• Official Retained List (Out): Confirmed on 27 August 2026; the club officially released its retained list, confirming the departures of Dan Neil, Dennis Cirkin, Bertrand Traoré, and Niall Huggins.
• Jules Ahoka (In): Confirmed on 24 August 2026 from Royal Antwerp for a fee of approximately £8 million; the 20-year-old midfielder signed a long-term contract.
• Dayann Méthalie (In): Confirmed on 21 August 2026 from Toulouse for a club-record fee of approximately £25.7 million; the left-back signed a deal until 2031.
• Major Summer Departures (Out): Significant exits include striker Eliezer Mayenda (£19m to Rennes on 5 July) and goalkeeper Anthony Patterson (£8m to Wrexham on 11 August).
• Other Confirmed Signings (In): Thomas Meunier (Free from Lille, 15 July), Alfie Pollock (Undisclosed from Glenavon, 14 August), Ethan Berry (Free from Crystal Palace, 1 July), and Adam Nelson (Free from Glentoran, 1 July).
• Romaine Mundle (Contract Extension): The club announced a new long-term contract extension for winger Romaine Mundle on 25 August 2026.

Sunderland officially confirmed the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp on 24 August 2026 for a fee of approximately £8 million. Additionally, the club announced on 25 August that winger Romaine Mundle has signed a new long-term contract extension. These moves follow the recent club-record arrival of defender Dayann Méthalie as the Black Cats continue to strengthen their squad for the 2026/27 Premier League and Europa League campaigns.

• Jules Ahoka (In): Officially confirmed on 24 August 2026 from Royal Antwerp for a reported £8 million fee; the 20-year-old Congolese midfielder signed a long-term contract and will wear the number 29 shirt.
• Romaine Mundle (Contract Extension): Sunderland announced a new contract extension for winger Romaine Mundle on 25 August 2026, securing his future at the Stadium of Light.
• Dayann Méthalie (In): Confirmed on 21 August 2026 from Toulouse for a club-record fee of approximately £25.7 million (€30m); the 20-year-old left-back signed until 2031.
• Other Confirmed Signings (In): Thomas Meunier (Free from Lille, 15 July), Alfie Pollock (Undisclosed from Glenavon, 14 August), Ethan Berry (Free from Crystal Palace, 1 July), and Adam Nelson (Undisclosed from Glentoran, 1 July).
• Confirmed Departures (Out): Eliezer Mayenda (£19m to Rennes), Anthony Patterson (£7.9m to Wrexham), Ahmed Abdullahi (£1.4m to Eyüpspor), Dan Neil (Free to Rangers), Dennis Cirkin (Free to QPR), and Leo Hjelde (Undisclosed to KV Mechelen).

Sunderland have officially completed the club-record signing of French defender Dayann Méthalie from Toulouse for a fee of approximately £25.7 million (€30m) following a resolved medical delay. The club also secured a £8 million deal for Royal Antwerp midfielder Jules Ahoka on 21 August 2026. These arrivals bolster the squad ahead of their 2026/27 Premier League campaign and Europa League debut.

• Dayann Méthalie (In): Confirmed on 21 August 2026 from Toulouse for an initial €28m plus €2m in add-ons; the 20-year-old left-back signed a contract until 2031 and will wear the number 6 shirt.
• Jules Ahoka (In): Confirmed on 21 August 2026 from Royal Antwerp for a reported fee of £8 million.
• Other Confirmed Signings (In): Thomas Meunier (Free from Lille, 15 July), Alfie Pollock (Undisclosed, 14 August), Ethan Berry (Free, August 2026), and Adam Nelson (Undisclosed, August 2026).
• Confirmed Departures (Out): Eliezer Mayenda (£19m-£22m to Rennes), Anthony Patterson (£7.9m to Wrexham), Ahmed Abdullahi (£1.4m to Eyüpspor), Dan Neil (Free to Rangers), Dennis Cirkin (Free to QPR), and Leo Hjelde (Undisclosed to KV Mechelen).
• Released and Loaned Players: Released: Bertrand Traoré, Niall Huggins, Nazariy Rusyn, and Timothée Pembélé (to Le Havre). Loaned: Milan Aleksić (to Partizan Belgrade).