Sunderland net spend since promotion ranks sixth as Premier League safety confirmed | OneFootball

Sunderland have secured their Premier League place for next season after passing 40 points with a win at Leeds United. Their recruitment since promotion has been significant and they now sit among the division’s bigger spenders.

According to Sunderland Echo, their 2025/26 net spend is €160.69m, sixth behind Arsenal on €280.30m, Liverpool on €263.40m, Manchester City on €199.52m, Tottenham Hotspur on €183.10m and Manchester United on €176.50m. Some clubs posted net profits, including Wolves on +€38.10m and Bournemouth on +€130.31m.

The summer was transformative after the play-off final win over Sheffield United, with Robin Roefs, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki and Habib Diarra among the arrivals. Momentum from Wembley carried into a campaign that has featured wins over Chelsea, Leeds United and Newcastle United as they chase Europe.

January was more restrained, with Simon Adingra loaned to Monaco and several squad exits. Melker Ellborg, Nilson Angulo and Jocelin Ta Bi came in to deepen Regis Le Bris’ options.

Le Bris described the window as difficult but felt the club were in a good place, noting high standards and targeted recruitment, often in offensive roles that are hard to fill. He stressed Sunderland prefer to build rather than buy, backing young players with potential to grow.

With safety assured, attention turns to the summer window to add selectively to a solid core. This season’s progress has outstripped expectations and provided a platform to strengthen again.

Source: Sunderland Echo