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)
17. Birmingham City
Birmingham City have spent a reported £1.01million on transfers over the last two windows. Photo: Tony Marshall
18. Luton Town
Luton Town have spent a reported £1.12million on transfers over the last two windows. Photo: Nathan Stirk
19. West Brom
West Brom have spent a reported £1.19million on transfers over the last two windows. Photo: Ashley Allen
20. Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers have spent a reported £1.54million on transfers over the last two windows. Photo: Nathan Stirk