And with the 2020/21 season rapidly approaching on the horizon, the rumour mill is beginning to turn into overdrive.
Sunderland have been the subject of plenty of speculation this summer and a whole host of players have been linked with the Stadium of Light.
Here, we take a look at every player supposedly interesting Phil Parkinson. Are there any you would take? Scroll down and let us know:
1. Ben Alnwick
The stopper trained with the Black Cats earlier this year after leaving Bolton Wanderers, and The Sun claim he is a potential target for Phil Parkinson should Jon McLaughlin depart. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Lyndon Dykes
The Daily Mail claim that Sunderland are one of a host of clubs interested in the Livingston striker - but his reported £2million price tag will likely make this a no-go. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Bailey Wright
Impressive during his brief loan spell with Sunderland earlier this year, Phil Parkinson is likely to make a permanent move for Wright over the summer - and various news outlets have reported this. Photo: Frank Reid
4. James Hillson
The Arsenal stopper is understood to be available for loan next season, and ESPN claim that Sunderland are one of the clubs monitoring his services. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane