Dick Advoccat has blamed Sunderland's previous transfer activity for restricting his quest to freshen up the squad at the Stadium of Light.
Dick Advocaat has expressed his frustration that the "fortune" Sunderland is still paying for players who have left the club is restricting his activity in the transfer market.
The Dutchman made four permanent signings and one loan addition before the start of the Premier League campaign, but the team's first outing ended in a 4-2 defeat at Leicester City.
Advocaat called for reinforcements to ensure the club is not drawn into another relegation battle, but stated that he is struggling to do business due to previous deals that were done before he arrived at the club.