Sunderland’s preparations for their Sky Bet League One campaign will be high on the agenda, with the Black Cats looking to bounce back from back-to-back relegations.

It’s been a miserable few years for managerless Sunderland, who are preparing for a year back in the third-tier of English football next term.

Off the field issues are currently being dealt with, as the club’s ownership is resolved and a new manager is sourced.

However, before long, attention is going to have to turn to the upcoming summer transfer window and an overhaul of the playing squad at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland’s squad certainly needs an overhaul ahead of next season, as the club look to put a disappointing two years behind them and begin to move forwards.

With that in mind, we take a look ahead to the summer, identifying TWO players who should be brought in to improve Sunderland and TWO who should depart…

Sunderland are reportedly interested - according to the Mirror - in a reunion with Onuoha, who will leave QPR for free this summer.

The defender has been good in the Championship this season, and back in League One, would be a really shrewd addition.

Kone has quality, but his wages are astronomical and Sunderland can’t afford to keep him around in the third-tier.

If Sunderland are to move forward, the defender is certainly a player that needs to be heading for the exit door.

Murphy has been on-loan with Burton Albion over the last 18 months, having been cast aside by Leeds United.

The midfielder has real quality, but he hasn’t really cut it in the Championship.

A leading role at the Stadium of Light could really appeal to Murphy.

A lot like Kone, Rodwell’s wages will be hurting Sunderland off the field.

It’s no secret that Rodwell seems to have played his last game for Sunderland, who need the midfielder out as soon as possible.