Sunderland s 12th signing this summer is about to be finalized, Premier League teams set a record high

Sunderland is approaching signing Noldi Mukele from Paris Saint-Germain for about 12 million euros, which will be their 12th new signing this summer, further consolidating its title of "the most active team in the transfer market".

According to French media RMC Sports, Sunderland has basically completed the transaction, not only reaching an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain, but also reaching an agreement with the player on personal terms. This signing marks another important progress in the recruitment work of "Black Cat" before the start of the Premier League in the new season.

Mukelee, 27, is a very tactical all-rounder who can be competent for right-back or center-back positions. He has played for Red Bull Leipzig (2018-2022), played in 100 Bundesliga games, and has 30 Champions League experience. In addition, he has also played for the French national team and has a rich experience in top-level events. His joining will bring much-needed experience and stability to the Sunderland defense line.

This season's summer window, Sunderland has signed 11 new players in succession, making it the team with the largest number of signings in the Premier League this summer. According to statistics from data agency Opta, among the five major European leagues, only Serie A team Cuomo has signed ups close to that.

With the addition of Mukele, Sunderland's total recruitment spending this summer will exceed 160.5 million euros, ranking fifth in the Premier League, second only to Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool. What is more noteworthy is that if the "net investment" is calculated (i.e. the total spending on buying players minus the revenue of selling players), Sunderland's actual expenditure is as high as 101 million euros, even exceeding Liverpool (101 million euros) and Tottenham Hotspur (1100 million euros), only lower than Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City, and can be regarded as one of the most "raised" buyers in European football this summer.

From the Premier League promotion to the "king-level" investment in the Premier League transfer window, Sunderland's ambition this summer is clearly demonstrated through heavy contracts.