How Sunderland and Aston Villa’s net spend compares with Premier League rivals this season | OneFootball

Sunderland visit Aston Villa this weekend seeking to extend their strong run and European push, amid a season powered by significant investment. The newly promoted Black Cats have matched their momentum with major spending.

According to Transfermarkt, Sunderland’s net spend of €155.59m ranks sixth in the Premier League this season, behind Arsenal €280.30m, Liverpool €263.40m, Manchester City €199.52m, Tottenham €182.90m and Manchester United €176.50m.

That outlay followed a lavish summer, with deals for Brian Brobbey, Chemsdine Talbi and Habib Diarra, plus experienced additions Granit Xhaka, Robin Roefs and Noah Sadiki. Sales of Jobe Bellingham to Dortmund and Tom Watson to Brighton helped offset the investment.

At the other end, Brentford, Brighton, Wolves and Bournemouth posted profits of €50.06m, €63.15m, €81.10m and €130.31m respectively, while Chelsea’s losses were minimal after sales including Noni Madueke, Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix and Lesley Ugochukwu. Villa are listed on €12.65m as they continue to navigate PSR limits.

Tottenham’s spend is striking given their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light last weekend left them in the bottom three with six games remaining. Sunderland are 10th on 46 points after 32 matches, two behind sixth-placed Chelsea and six off Liverpool in fifth, the final Champions League berth.

Source: Sunderland Echo