Sunderland transfer cash dried up

Sunderland boss Howard Wilkinson has admitted that he cannot buy the club out of trouble as the closure of the transfer window approaches.

Sunderland boss Howard Wilkinson has admitted that he cannot buy the club out of trouble as the closure of the transfer window approaches.

The Black Cats, who spent more than £16m (€24m) during the summer on new signings and have since added goalkeeper Mart Poom, are £25m (€36m) in debt and facing a desperate fight against relegation.

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