Sunderland19 of 20Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images Thomas MeunierNotable incomings: Thomas Meunier (Free agent)Notable outgoings: Eleizer Mayenda (Rennes), Bertrand Traore (Released)When Sunderland made their Premier League return last season, the club brought in 16 players on permanent deals to handle the rigors of the English top flight. After securing an extended stay in the division, it's been a quieter window this time around, with only Thomas Meunier arriving on a free transfer to build on the Black Cats' surprising run to seventh in 2025-26. With a spot in the Europa League, they'll need a bit more strength in depth to keep up with the expanded fixture list. Finances might be holding them back, though, with the specter of profit and sustainability rules lingering over the club after such a hefty outlay last summer. Manager Regis Le Bris has proved a capable coach who can pick up valuable points against overmatched teams, but he'll no doubt be worried that a change in fortunes is just around the corner without investment in the squad.