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title: "Sunderland: Kevin Phillips delighted by Kyril Louis-Dreyfus news"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "jonathan radcliffe"
section: "Features"
published: "2021-04-14T11:10:43Z"
modified: "2021-04-14T11:10:43Z"
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# Sunderland: Kevin Phillips delighted by Kyril Louis-Dreyfus news

**Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has revealed his excitement after a recent report suggested that new Black Cats owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is willing to spend £60m this summer if the club earns promotion to the Championship.**

### **Phillips loves Louis-Dreyfus news**

Louis-Dreyfus recently purchased Sunderland from former owner Stewart Donald, a move which delighted many of the Wearside outfit’s fans ([Roker Report](https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2021/2/19/22283762/kyril-louis-dreyfus-sunderland-takeover-finally-announced-how-do-you-feel-about-the-news)).

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A recent report from [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14543371/sunderland-louis-dreyfus-transfer-promoted/) suggested that he was willing to part with £60m this summer if Sunderland move up a division, and this news has delighted Phillips. Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/johnson-will-be-absolutely-delighted-by-60m-sunderland-reveal-phillips/), the 47-year-old said:

> *“It would be massive.*
>
> *“It would be one of the biggest budgets in the Championship, if not the biggest. It is huge money.*
>
> *“Let’s hope that they get there so Lee Johnson has the chance to spend that kind of money.*
>
> *“If Sunderland do get promotion, and that money is spent wisely, with a full crowd back in the Stadium of Light, you start to get a little bit excited.*
>
> *“We need to get there first though. There is still a lot of work to be done on the pitch this season.*
>
> *“It is really exciting to hear that though. From Lee Johnson’s point of view, hearing that those sorts of funds could be available, he will be absolutely delighted.”*

### **Huge**

As Phillips says, this would be a huge boost for all involved at the club, especially manager Lee Johnson. With such a budget, the Black Cats could put together a squad capable of not only staying in the second tier, but even trying to return to the Premier League.

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Of course, Sunderland must not get ahead of themselves. After all, they are third in League One and their hopes of automatic promotion are [no longer in their own hands](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/league-one/table) after losing 2-1 to Charlton Athletic last weekend. However, it is very positive to hear that Louis-Dreyfus is willing put his hand into his pocket in order to return the good times to the Stadium of Light.

***In other news, [many Sunderland fans slam this man’s performance against the Addicks.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-the-black-cats-lee-burge-charlton-athletic-josh-scowen-lee-johnson/)***