Simon Grayson has been left delighted with Sunderland’s transfer dealings over the summer window.
The Black Cats boss engineered a mass overhaul on Wearside, working tirelessly up until the final second of the window to recruit 10 new faces.
With deadline day signings Marc Wilson, Jonny Williams and Callum McManaman rounding off the lads’ summer spree, Grayson has shared his pleasure with safc.com following a hectic summer of activity
“Marc Wilson (is a) centre-half (and) he plays for the Republic of Ireland, we are delighted to beat competition from Premier League clubs to get him,” he said.
“His experience will be vital and he can play as a holding midfield player as well so we are delighted that he has turned down those opportunities to come here.
“He is looking to play regular first-team football which he will get here and he knows quite a lot of the lads so it will make an easily transition for settling in.
“Jonny Williams is an attacking midfield player and part of the Welsh squad,” he continued.
“He played in the Euros (last year) and comes on loan from Crystal Palace. He has great commitment and when we agreed the deal he drove eight hours from Cardiff to get here.
“He showed his commitment, he is a tidy footballer and he is the kind of player who will get on the ball and make things happen.
“We also did Callum McManaman from West Brom. He is a quick winger who likes to run at people, take you up the pitch and all these players are looking to strengthen the squad and help contribute to a successful season.
“We are delighted to have all three and I think it rounds off which has probably been a good window for us.”
