Black Cats Return: Targeting the former Arsenal star, Sunderland spent a lot of money as soon as he upgraded

The Black Cats Legion returns strongly: Sunderland spends a lot of money to target Premier League glory!

On July 17, 2025, the former Premier League powerhouse Sunderland finally returned as a "upgraded team" after years of separation from the top league! And this time, the "Black Cat" Legion not only came back, but also brought a thunderous signing offensive, vowing to make some waves in the Premier League.

According to the Times, Sunderland's signings are so great. They are actively operating a big deal that is expected to attract Swiss international Granit Zaka. You know, this experienced midfielder was previously the target of Serie A giants such as Juventus and Inter Milan, but both clubs failed to get what they wanted due to financial problems. Sunderland, a team that has just been promoted to the Premier League, has shown amazing financial strength and courage, which has attracted the attention of the entire European football world.

"Black Cat"'s recruitment strategy is much more than that. They recruit soldiers and aim to improve the team's strength in all aspects. Habib Diyala, Renildo, Shemdin Talbi, Noah Sadiki and Simon Adinggra have all put on Sunderland's jerseys, which not only greatly increases the depth of the team's lineup, but also demonstrates their determination to gain a foothold in the fiercely competitive Premier League.

Among them, midfielder Habib Diyala joined at a sky-high price of £30 million, directly breaking the club's historical transfer fee record! Just a few weeks ago, Sunderland spent more than £25 million to introduce another midfielder, Enzo Lefe, from Serie A powerhouse Roma. The two major deals are enough to witness the "Black Cat"'s "proud" in the transfer market.

Looking back, Sunderland's previous record of the highest transfer fee in team history can be traced back to 2016, when they spent £13.6 million to introduce Didier Endong from Lorient. The transfer window this summer has just opened, and the Black Cat has invested more than 80 million pounds. Such a large investment is undoubtedly the best proof of the team's ambitions in the future.

Although many strong players have been introduced, Sunderland's pace of signings has not stopped. They are still actively looking for a core player who is experienced and can solidify the midfield. Previously, the team had an affair with Arsenal former player Matteo Gondozi, but failed to reach an agreement in the end.

Then, the club from northeast England, turned its attention to another well-known player who had played in the Premier League - Granit Zaka. Zachar, 32, as the captain of the Swiss national team, not only brings rich experience in top-level competitions, but also injects much-needed leadership into the team's midfield. For Sunderland, who has returned to the Premier League after many years, Zachar is undoubtedly an ideal signing target. It is reported that this summer, "Black Cat" has a signing budget of up to 100 million pounds in the transfer window. Let's wait and see whether they can show amazing courage again in Zachar!