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:
17. Dariusz Kubicki
The Poland international made 136 appearances for Sunderland and represented tremendous value for money at the time. Photo: Stu Forster
18. Danny Batth
Danny Batth joined Sunderland on a free transfer and became an integral part of the team that were promoted from League One and last season's six-placed finish in the Championship. Photo: Naomi Baker
19. Vic Halom
Vic Halom played as centre forward in the Sunderland team that won the FA Cup in 1973. Having only joined the club three months earlier, he scored important goals in the fifth round replay against Manchester City and the semi-final against Arsenal. Halom went on to make 113 appearances for Sunderland. Photo: Evening Standard
20. Thomas Sorensen
Peter Reid bought the goalkeeper from Odense for about £510,000. 197 appearances later the Denmark international joined Aston Villa. Photo: Jamie McDonald