Sunderland may have had one of the busiest and most productive summer transfer windows in their history, but it looks as though their business may not be done yet.
A memorable summer of transfers for Sunderland
The Black Cats have prepared brilliantly for their return to the Premier League, making as many as 11 permanent signings and bolstering their squad significantly.
It was something that Regis Le Bris spoke positively about last month, with Sunderland going from strength to strength in the market even since then.
"I am happy because we needed to reinforce the squad. The players who decided to join Sunderland had multiple choices. But finally, they decided to join Sunderland even with the same offer for many other clubs.
"That means they are convinced by the energy of the project. “I think we are clear in the way we want to recruit and the way we want to work. I think the owner, and the whole club, are showing their ambition. It is not just about surviving, we want to be competitive in this league, with the identity of Sunderland."
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris applauds fans after the match
Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris applauds fans after the match
Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi could potentially be the next player through the entrance door at Sunderland, joining the likes of Habib Diarra and Granit Xhaka, among others, but they may not be done there, following a new update.
Sunderland's 11 permanent summer signings Joined from Price
Habib Diarra Strasbourg £27.1m
Simon Adingra Brighton £21m
Enzo Le Fee Roma £19.8m
Chemsdine Talbi Club Brugge £17.2m
Noah Sadiki Union SG £14.6m
Granit Xhaka Bayer Leverkusen £12.9m
Nordi Mukiele Paris Saint-Germain £10.3m
Omar Alderete Getafe £9.8m
Robin Roefs NEC Nijmegen £9m
Reinildo Mandava Atletico Madrid free transfer
Arthur Masuaku Besiktas free transfer
Sunderland backed to do more transfer business
Writing on X, Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie said that Sunderland could still make two more signings alongside Lucumi this summer, amid "talks" with further additions.
Black Cats supporters will love this update from Downie, during a summer that would arguably have been beyond their wildest dreams, in terms of spending.
Admittedly, there is a risk in bringing in so many signings, in terms of a potential speedy relegation back to the Championship leaving the club in financial peril, but it is refreshing to see such a bold approach taking place.
The 3-0 win at home to West Ham showed what Sunderland's new signings are capable of, but after last weekend's 2-0 defeat away to Burnley, it won't all be plain sailing regardless of who comes through the door on Monday.