But where do Sunderland rank in the list given the club have in and out of the top division since the league began?
Simply scroll down and click through the pages to find out where Sunderland rank in the Premier League all-time biggest spenders on wages and transfers.
21. WATFORD
Total amount of money spent whilst in the Premier League on wages and transfers since it began: £579m Photo: Alex Davidson
22. BOURNEMOUTH
Total amount of money spent whilst in the Premier League on wages and transfers since it began: £573m Photo: Dan Mullan
23. BOLTON
Total amount of money spent whilst in the Premier League on wages and transfers since it began: £536m Photo: Gareth Copley
24. LEEDS UNITED
Total amount of money spent whilst in the Premier League on wages and transfers since it began: £464m Photo: Gareth Copley