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The record since 2016
Sunderland: transfer history
Every signing and departure on record, year by year. This is the historical record, not live intelligence: for what’s happening now, see Sunderland’s live page.
- Moves on record
- 113
- Arrivals
- 53
- Departures
- 60
- Sent on loan
- 19
Fees on record for 2 of 113 moves.
Busiest year on record: 2016, with 17 arrivals and 12 departures.
4 in · 13 out
2026
Arrivals
- 1 Sept 2026Malick Fofanafrom OLMOlympique LyonnaisMove£30m reported
- 1 Sept 2026Kevin Dansofrom TOTSpursLoan
- 15 Jul 2026Thomas Meunierfrom LILLille OSCFree transfer
- Jun 2026Simon Adingrafrom MONMonacoBack from loan
Departures
- 2 Sept 2026Simon Adingrato AJXAjaxLoan
- 12 Aug 2026Dennis Cirkinto QUEQueens Park RangersFree transfer
- 10 Aug 2026Anthony Pattersonto WREWrexhamTransferFee undisclosed
- 4 Aug 2026Ahmed Abdullahito EYUEyüpsporTransferFee undisclosed
- 16 Jul 2026Timothée Pembéléto LHVLe Havre ACTransferFee undisclosed
- 5 Jul 2026Eliezer Mayendato STRStade RennaisTransfer£22m reported
- 1 Jul 2026Nazariy Rusynto FC Karpaty LvivTransfer
- 1 Jul 2026Dan Neilto RANRangersFree transfer
- 30 Jun 2026Lutsharel Geertruidato RBLRB LeipzigBack from loan
- 26 Jun 2026Zak Johnsonto York City F.C.TransferFee undisclosed
- 18 Jun 2026Harrison Jonesto Peterborough United F.C.TransferFee undisclosed
- Feb 2026Simon Adingrato MONMonacoLoan
- 2026Arthur Masuakuto KONKonyasporMove
7 in · 3 out
2025
Arrivals
- 1 Sept 2025Lutsharel Geertruidafrom RBLRB LeipzigLoan
- 6 Aug 2025Marc Guiu Pazfrom CHEChelseaLoan
- Aug 2025Nordi Mukielefrom PSGPSGMove
- Jul 2025Granit Xhakafrom B04LeverkusenMove
- Jul 2025Simon Adingrafrom BHABrightonMove
- 2025Brian Brobbeyfrom AJXAjaxMove
- 2025Arthur Masuakufrom BESBeşiktaşMove
Departures
- 1 Sept 2025Marc Guiu Pazto CHEChelseaBack from loan
- 31 Jan 2025Adil Aouchicheto PORPortsmouthLoan
- 2025Johan Bellinghamto BVBDortmundMove
2 in · 2 out
2024
Arrivals
- Feb 2024Callum Stylesfrom Barnsley F.C.Loan
- 2024Zak Johnsonfrom Dundalk F.C.Back from loan
Departures
- May 2024Callum Stylesto Barnsley F.C.Back from loan
- Jan 2024Jewison Bennetteto Aris Thessaloniki F.C.Loan
3 in · 1 out
2023
Arrivals
- 1 Sept 2023Timothée Pembéléfrom PSGPSGMove
- 1 Sept 2023Adil Aouchichefrom FCLF.C. LorientMove
- 2023Johan Bellinghamfrom BIRBirmingham CityMove
Departures
- 2023Zak Johnsonto Hartlepool United F.C.Loan
2 in · 2 out
2022
Arrivals
- Aug 2022Jewison Bennettefrom C.S. HeredianoMove
- 2022Jermain Defoefrom RANRangersMove
Departures
- Jul 2022Aiden McGeadyto HIBHibernianMove
- 2022Grace Boyesto NEWNewcastleMove
2 in · 4 out
2020
Arrivals
- Jul 2020Aiden McGeadyfrom CHACharlton AthleticBack from loan
- 31 Jan 2020Antoine Semenyofrom BRIBristol CityLoan
Departures
- 1 Jul 2020Jon McLaughlinto RANRangersFree transfer
- 31 May 2020Antoine Semenyoto BRIBristol CityBack from loan
- 13 Jan 2020Laurens De Bockto ADOADO Den HaagLoan
- Jan 2020Aiden McGeadyto CHACharlton AthleticLoan
3 in · 4 out
2019
Arrivals
- 2 Sept 2019Laurens De Bockfrom LEELeedsLoan
- 31 May 2019Elliot Embletonfrom Grimsby Town F.C.Back from loan
- 2019Jordan Willisfrom COVCoventry CityMove
Departures
- 29 Jul 2019Bryan Oviedoto F.C. CopenhagenMove
- 2019George Honeymanto HULHull CityMove
- 2019Jermain Defoeto RANRangersLoan
- 1 Jan 2019Didier Ibrahim Ndongto ENAEn Avant de GuingampMove
6 in · 10 out
2018
Arrivals
- 1 Jul 2018Jon McLaughlinfrom HEAHeart of MidlothianFree transfer
- 31 May 2018Didier Ibrahim Ndongfrom WATWatfordBack from loan
- 8 Jan 2018Jake Clarke-Salterfrom CHEChelseaLoan
- 2018Jack Baldwinfrom Peterborough United F.C.Move
- 2018Glenn Loovensfrom Sheffield Wednesday F.C.Move
- 2018Samuel Brothertonfrom Blyth Spartans A.F.C.Back from loan
Departures
- 30 Aug 2018Elliot Embletonto Grimsby Town F.C.Loan
- Aug 2018Darron Gibsonto Wigan Athletic F.C.Move
- 2 Jul 2018Jake Clarke-Salterto SBV VitesseLoan
- 31 Jan 2018Didier Ibrahim Ndongto WATWatfordLoan
- 2018Jack Rodwellto BLABlackburn RoversMove
- 2018John O'Sheato Reading F.C.Move
- 2018Jason Steeleto BHABrightonMove
- 2018Jan Kirchhoffto BOTBolton WanderersMove
- 2018Callum McManamanto Wigan Athletic F.C.Move
- 2018Samuel Brothertonto Blyth Spartans A.F.C.Loan
7 in · 9 out
2017
Arrivals
- Aug 2017Callum McManamanfrom WESWest Bromwich AlbionMove
- Jul 2017Aiden McGeadyfrom EVEEvertonMove
- 30 Jan 2017Bryan Oviedofrom EVEEvertonMove
- 2017Joleon Lescottfrom AVLVillaMove
- Jan 2017Darron Gibsonfrom EVEEvertonMove
- 2017Jason Steelefrom BLABlackburn RoversMove
- 2017Samuel Brothertonfrom Des Moines MenaceMove
Departures
- 21 Jul 2017Javier Manquilloto NEWNewcastleMove
- Jun 2017Jason Denayerto MCIMan CityBack from loan
- 2017Fabio Borinito MILMilanLoan
- 2017Steven Pienaarto Bidvest Wits F.C.Move
- 2017Adnan Januzajto RESReal SociedadMove
- 2017Wahbi Khazrito STRStade RennaisLoan
- 2017Sebastian Larssonto HULHull CityMove
- 2017Vito Mannoneto Reading F.C.Move
- 2017Victor Anichebeto Beijing Sport University F.C.Move
17 in · 12 out
2016
Arrivals
- 31 Aug 2016Jason Denayerfrom MCIMan CityLoan
- 31 Aug 2016Didier Ibrahim Ndongfrom FCLF.C. LorientTransfer
- 25 Aug 2016Javier Manquillofrom ATMAtléticoLoan
- 2016Kylla Sjomanfrom CELCelticMove
- 2016Emmanuel Ebouéfrom GALGalatasarayMove
- 2016Charalampos Mavriasfrom FORFortuna DüsseldorfBack from loan
- 2016Jordan Pickfordfrom PREPreston North EndBack from loan
- 2016Lamine Konéfrom FCLF.C. LorientMove
- 2016Wahbi Khazrifrom BDXFC Girondins de BordeauxMove
- 2016Will Buckleyfrom BIRBirmingham CityBack from loan
- 2016Jan Kirchhofffrom BAYBayernMove
- 2016Adnan Januzajfrom BVBDortmundLoan
- 2016Dame N'Doyefrom TRATrabzonsporLoan
- 2016Steve Harperfrom HULHull CityMove
- 2016Steven Pienaarfrom EVEEvertonMove
- 2016Victor Anichebefrom WESWest Bromwich AlbionMove
- 2016Lynden Goochfrom Doncaster Rovers F.C.Back from loan
Departures
- Jul 2016Yann M'Vilato Rubin KazanBack from loan
- Feb 2016Steven Fletcherto OLYOlympique de MarseilleLoan
- 2016Liam Agnewto Boston United F.C.Move
- 2016Danny Grahamto BLABlackburn RoversLoan
- 2016Ola Toivonento TOUToulouseMove
- 2016Ricky Álvarezto UCSU.C. SampdoriaMove
- 2016Dame N'Doyeto TRATrabzonsporBack from loan
- 2016Adam Matthewsto BRIBristol CityLoan
- Jan 2016Costel Pantilimonto WATWatfordMove
- 2016Sebastián Coatesto SCPSportingLoan
- 2016Younes Kaboulto WATWatfordMove
- 2016Lynden Goochto Doncaster Rovers F.C.Loan
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