Sunderland's £60m Summer Transfers Propel Premier League Survival Hopes

Sunderland and Leeds United both undertook significant transfer activity during the summer as they prepared for the Premier League. Leeds completed ten new signings, including Sean Longstaff and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but several potential transfers did not materialize, such as Facundo Buonanotte and Solomon Paixao, who have had mixed impacts at their respective clubs. Sunderland, meanwhile, made a record-breaking investment exceeding £160 million, bringing in key players like Granit Xhaka and Enzo Le Fee, which has contributed to their impressive start in the Premier League, currently sitting fifth. A standout success for Sunderland has been goalkeeper Robin Roefs, acquired for £9 million, who has already made three clean sheets and significantly helped the team secure points. Despite heavy spending on goalkeepers by Manchester United with little success, Sunderland’s recruitment in this position appears to be paying off handsomely. Looking ahead, Sunderland may consider selling left-back Dennis Cirkin in January, as Tottenham have shown interest and he has struggled for game time this season.