Jon McLaughlin's future, Sunderland contract talks and the academy under the spotlight

While the action on the field may have taken a temporary pause, there's never a dull moment at the Stadium of Light!

The last seven days have seen six players depart the club, with one more close to an exit, while Sunderland have also opened talks with three of their star men.

In the latest episode of The Roar, Richard Mennear and Mark Donnelly discuss the big news from the Black Cats and look ahead to what may happen over the next few weeks.