The Black Cats are heavily rumored to have got there man winning the race to sign Spurs winger Andros Townsend.
There is plenty of interest in Townsend as Newcastle, Watford and West Brom all said to be watch progress on the player.
Allardyce is desperate for new signings this season in a bid to get out of the relegation zone.
England international Townsend is looking for more first team action with lack of game time at White Hart Lane. Having also been disciplined over a clash with one of the Spurs coaches last month.