The Black Cats’ Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman has said the club will have money to spend, yet, after four years in League One, they will have to make some shrewd signings.
Sunderland had to reduce their wage budget significantly after dropping to the third tier, while their transfer expenditure has also decreased.
We’ve taken a closer look at each Championship club’s estimated spend over the last three years, according to data from transfermarkt.co.uk.
It’s also important to remember that some clubs had the advantage of Premier League parachute payments and recieved big fees for some of the players they sold.
Most transfers are also listed as ‘undisclosed’, meaning the figures are only estimates.
We’ve taken a closer look at each Championship club’s estimated spend over the last three years, according to data from transfermarkt.co.uk.
5. Burnley
Estimated three-year spend: £63.77million | Most expensive signing: Maxwel Cornet Photo: James Gill
6. Cardiff
Estimated three-year spend: £19.63million | Most expensive signing: Robert Glatzel Photo: Dan Mullan
7. Coventry
Estimated three-year spend: £3.16million | Most expensive signing: Gus Hamer Photo: Marc Atkins
8. Huddersfield
Estimated three-year spend: £12.33million | Most expensive signing: Isaac Mbenza Photo: Gareth Copley