The ex-Sunderland & Newcastle United free agents still available for clubs to sign – including players linked with the Black Cats and Magpies
By Liam Kennedy
Published 21st Sep 2019, 08:00 BST
Updated 21st Sep 2019, 08:00 BST
This summer, more than any other, football seems to be awash with players still looking for clubs.
The 25-man Premier League squads have no doubt had an impact on this figure, while financial caution in the divisions below has seen many lower clubs baulk at wage demands of players who'd normally filter down the divisions.
As a result, a whole host of players continue to work alone, without a club and the season well under way.
Here we take a look at 21 players who've either played for Newcastle United or Sunderland or have been linked with either of our North East clubs.
Here we take a look at 21 players who've either played for Newcastle United or Sunderland or have been linked with either of our North East clubs.
17. Modibo Maiga - NUFC move collapsed
A failed medical prevented Newcastle United parting with around £9million for the Mali international striker. Later flopped after securing a move to West Ham United. Photo: Tom Dulat
Played in the promotion season for SAFC under Roy Keane. A Scottish success story at the Stadium of Light. Released by Fleetwood Town. Photo: Nathan Stirk
The flop of all flops at Newcastle United. Come the end of the season they were thanking their lucky stars it was no more than a loan deal. Photo: Dan Mullan