Sunderland's £80m transfer plans are a far cry from the dopamine hit of last year's constant churn of done deals. This summer, the club is focusing on "finessing" Regis Le Bris's talented young side, aiming to bring in genuine upgrades rather than frittering their Europa League dividend on padding the squad with filler. The club has agreed a fee of £25.6m with Toulouse for long-term left-back target Dayann Methalie, but the move is in the balance as the player did not pass his initial medical on Wednesday.
What happened?
Sunderland's transfer plans have been revealed, with the club aiming to spend £80m on three or four new players. The club has already agreed a fee with Toulouse for Dayann Methalie, but the move is in the balance.
Why it matters for Sunderland
The club's transfer plans are a key part of their ambition to qualify for Europe regularly. With a budget of £80m, Sunderland are confident of bringing in the right players to help them achieve their goals.
What comes next?
Sunderland are expected to make further signings in the coming weeks, with a winger and a No 9 on the radar. The club is also mindful of the need to balance their spending with the need to qualify for Europe.
Sunderland are currently 7th in the Premier League, with 54 points from 38 games. They have scored 42 goals and conceded 48, with a goal difference of -6. They are 31 points behind leaders Arsenal and have won their last four games in all competitions. Their next fixture is against Ipswich on August 22.
The club's sporting director, Florent Ghisolfi, has said that the club's focus is on "relentless improvement". The club's aim is to qualify for Europe regularly and to become a major force in English football. With a successful European campaign seen as the perfect platform to do it, Sunderland are confident of achieving their goals.
Sunderland's transfer plans are a key part of their ambition to qualify for Europe regularly. With a budget of £80m, the club is confident of bringing in the right players to help them achieve their goals. The club's sporting director, Florent Ghisolfi, has said that the club's focus is on "relentless improvement". The club's aim is to qualify for Europe regularly and to become a major force in English football.
