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Sunderland’s loan acquisition of Enzo Le Fee from Roma could lead to a record-breaking permanent transfer, contingent on the club achieving Premier League promotion.
The French midfielder, who previously flourished under current Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris at FC Lorient during the 2022/23 season, represents a significant coup for Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman.
The deal includes a mandatory purchase clause set at €23 million (£19.23m) that would be triggered upon promotion.
This potential fee would set a new benchmark for Championship transfer spending, surpassing the current record of €18m paid by Burnley for Mike Tresor at the start of this season.
It would also eclipse the previous big-money moves of Ruben Neves (€17.9m) and Helder Costa (€15m) to Wolves.
Furthermore, the transfer would establish a new club record for Sunderland, exceeding the €20m previously spent on Didier Ndong.
The ambitious nature of the deal reflects Sunderland’s current strong position in the 2024/25 Championship campaign.
The signing demonstrates the club’s growing financial muscle and alignment between Le Bris’s high standards and Speakman’s willingness to back them with substantial investment.
This represents a marked improvement from the previous season, with the Black Cats now able to attract top talent and match their manager’s aspirations with significant financial commitments.
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