Sunderland are just shy of breaking the record for the biggest-spending newly promoted team in Premier League history, with Sunday's arrival of Nordi Mukiele taking their overall spend to around £141.

Sunderland’s summer rebuild has taken another significant step forward with the imminent arrival of Nordi Mukiele from Paris Saint-Germain, as reported by The Northern Echo. The 27-year-old defender is expected in the North East this weekend to complete his medical and finalise a move worth £9.

Sunderland ’s new signing Nordi Mukiele says Granit Xhaka played a key role in persuading him to join the club – and has promised supporters that he will give “ten times more love” back to those who back him on Wearside.