LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, Chairman of Sunderland reacts during the on March 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
79.8 per cent per cent of Sunderland fans are happy or satisfied with Sunderland’s transfer business under Kristjaan Speakman.
The Black Cats lost Jack Clarke to Ipswich Town but have managed to add quality in the form of Alan Browne, Chris Mepham, Wilson Isidor, Ian Poveda, Salis Abdul Samed, Milan Aleksic and Ahmed Abdullahi.
As well as incomings, Sunderland sanctioned several outgoings with Hemir, Timothee Pembele, Pierre Ekwah, Nathan Bishop and Jay Matete all heading out on loan. Speakman was able to secure some contract boosts during the summer, with Jobe, Dan Ballard and Chris Rigg penning new deals.
Following the drama of deadline day, The Echo conducted a poll, which asked: How do you feel about Sunderland’s summer transfer window? 4.4 per cent of supporters said they were delighted. 35.3 per cent clicked the happy option while 44.5 per cent selected satisfied. 15.8 per cent of the 1,330 voters said they were unhappy with the window.
