Sunderland's squad value compared to Arsenal, Manchester City and other rivals across the Premier League.

Sunderland are preparing for another big summer transfer window as they look to boost Regis Le Bris’ squad ahead of a first ever venture into the Europa League.

Last season’s seventh placed finish in the Premier League ensured the Black Cats qualified for European competition for only the second time in their history and the first time since Bob Stokoe’s FA Cup heroes of 1973 took part in the Cup Winners’ Cup during the following season. The foundations for what was a remarkable campaign last time out were put in place during last summer’s transfer window as the Sunderland ranks were completely transformed by arguably the most ambitious recruitment drive in the club’s recent history.

There were club record deals for midfield duo Enzo Le Fee and Habib Diarra, a La Liga star was captured in the form of Getafe defender Omar Alderete and highly-rated Dutch duo Robin Roefs and Brian Brobbey were snapped up. Perhaps the most ambitious deal came when former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka was persuaded to return to the Premier League after enjoying a remarkable spell with Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.

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Although this summer is not expected to be as hectic as the one Sunderland experienced 12 months ago, there is an understanding further strengthening is required if the Black Cats are to build on a truly memorable season. A sign of their progress over the last year comes with the estimated transfer value of their squad after it increased significantly from the one that was promoted to where it is now. But how does Sunderland’s squad value compare to their Premier League rivals?

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Premier League squad values

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. | AFP via Getty Images

placeholder image — Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. | AFP via Getty Images

Manchester City - €1.32bn Arsenal - €1.25bn Chelsea - €1.11bn Liverpool - €939.50 Manchester United - €752.10m Tottenham Hotspur - €700.00m Newcastle United - €696.35m Nottingham Forest - €577.60m Brighton and Hove Albion - €567.00m AFC Bournemouth - €565.70m Crystal Palace - €553.00m Aston Villa - €531.50m Brentford - €490.58m Everton - €443.15m Sunderland - €386.43m Leeds United - €358.80m Fulham - €356.20m Ipswich Town - €212.95m Coventry City - €194.25m Hull City - €95.90m