Every Championship transfer done deal so far as Sunderland secure first summer signing and Coventry City busy

Sunderland have made their first summer signing - but what business have their Championship rivals conducted?

Sunderland made their first signing of the close season on Friday and kickstarted their recruitment plans one week into the summer transfer window.

Despite their being no manager in situ at the Stadium of Light as the long wait for a successor to Michael Beale goes on, former Coventry City and Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore joined the Black Cats on a two-year deal and there the club also holds an option to extend the agreement for a further 12 months.

Speaking of the addition of the experienced stopper, Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said: “This summer, we felt it was vital to identify and recruit a goalkeeper who is capable of pushing Anthony Patterson daily, and who has additional qualities to training and match environments. Simon has a different profile to many players within our group and he is as motivated to push Anthony as he is to help our younger goalkeepers and the wider player group. We are delighted he has joined the Club.”

Further new additions will be secured once a new manager is named - but what business have Sunderland’s rivals across the Championship conducted so far this summer?

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