Sunderland have signed some flops over the years for big money, including the likes of Jack Rodwell and Didier Ndong. However, the Wearsiders have also managed to pluck several gems over the years that have gone on to be fabulous servants for the club.
Here, we take a look at Sunderland’s best-ever value-for-money signings over the years:
9. Darren Williams
Darren Williams joined Sunderland for a fee of £50,000 in October 1996 and made over 250 appearances for the team, 108 of which were in the Premier League. Photo: Mike Hewitt
10. Jack Clarke
Sunderland could stand to make a huge profit on Jack Clarke after signing the attacker for a low fee from Tottenham. The winger helped Sunderland get promoted from League One and registered 24 goal contributions last season under Tony Mowbray. Photo: Naomi Baker
11. Luke O'Nien
Sunderland bought Luke O'Nien from Wycombe Wanderers for a small fee back in 2018 and he has featured 220 times in red and white since. Photo: Andrew Redington
12. Ian Porterfield
Ian Porterfield stayed at Sunderland for ten years after joining in 1967 and scored the winning goal in the famous 1973 FA Cup final against Leeds United. Photo: Getty Images