Following a successful summer window which saw the Black Cats add great quality and depth to their squad as they embarked on their first season back in the Championship since their disastrous 2017/18 campaign, the Black Cats have strengthened once again this month.
Pierre Ekwah, Joe Gelhardt and Isaac Lihadji have all joined Tony Mowbray’s side this month as they embark on an unlikely push for the Championship play-off places - and there could be one or two more deals to be concluded before the deadline passes.
Here, using figures provided by Transfermarkt, we take a look at the net spend of every Championship club over the past two transfer windows.
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(note: the figures have been converted from euros to sterling)
13. Reading
Reading have had a reported net spend of £0 over the last two windows. Photo: Ryan Pierse
14. Stoke City
Stoke City have had a reported net spend of £0 over the last two windows. Photo: Michael Regan
15. Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic have had a reported net spend of £0 over the last two windows. Photo: George Wood
16. Cardiff City
Cardiff City have spent a reported £580k on transfers over the last two windows. Photo: Nathan Stirk