Since the Premier League's inaugural season back in 1992, top tier sides have accumulated a whopping £9.8 billion net spend, with superstar talents from Europe and beyond turning the English top tier into the most-watched football league in the world. Here's a look at where Sunderland past Premier League net-spending ranks in the top forty.
9. Hull City - £59m
Most expensive signing: Ryan Mason from Spurs - £13 million Photo: Shaun Botterill
10. Bolton Wanderers - £65m
Most expensive signing: Johan Elmander - £8.2 million Photo: Phil Cole
11. Norwich City - £68.4m
Most expensive signing: Steven Naismith from Everton - £9.1 million Photo: Clive Mason
12. Burnley - £69m
Most expensive signing: Ben Gibson from Middlesbrough - £15 million Photo: Clive Brunskill