Newly-appointed Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill will be given a substantial transfer budget for 2012.
The 59-year-old will have around £20m to spend to boost his squad, according to The Mirror.
The former Celtic and Aston Villa boss will be in the stands at Molineux for the Black Cats' clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers later today (Sunday).
The Northern Irishman will take full charge of his first game when Sunderland take on Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light next Sunday.