Sunderland AFC transfers: The free agent strikers available to Kristjaan Speakman - and how likely they are: photo gallery
It was a disappointing end to Sunderland’s transfer window with Kristjaan Speakman and Stuart Harvey failing to bring a striker in on deadline day.
Following Ross Stewart’s injury against Fulham in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Craven Cottage last weekend, Tony Mowbray has just one out-and-out striker to call upon, Leeds United loanee Joe Geldhart.
The expectation amongst Sunderland fans was that the club would dip into the transfer or loan market to bring in cover and competition for the former Wigan Athletic man but the deadline passed without any such addition as former loanee Ellis Simms remained at Everton under Sean Dyche.
Here, we take a look at the free agent options availavle to Sunderland:
The expectation amongst Sunderland fans was that the club would dip into the transfer or loan market to bring in cover and competition for the former Wigan Athletic man but the deadline passed without any such addition as former loanee Ellis Simms remained at Everton under Sean Dyche.
5. Lucas Cavallini
Lucas Cavallini is one of the younger options on the list at 30-years-old. 18 goals in 30 appearances for Canada at international level but once again, no experience of playing in England. Photo: Catherine Ivill
6. Fraizer Campbell
The former Sunderland, Manchester United and Hull City is now a free agent. He knows the club and is well-thought-of by Sunderland fans. Once again, though, age would likely be an issue given he is 35. As a short-term option, who knows? Photo: Ashley Allen
7. Ola Kamara
The 33-year-old has no experience playing in England with the majority of his career coming in MLS in the USA. Photo: Tim Nwachukwu
8. Alexandre Pato
Once of football's premier wonderkids, Alexandre Pato is now 33-years-old and without a club. Talented but known for his injury record, it is unlikely Sunderland would consider a move for the Brazilian. Photo: Miguel Schincariol