Sunderland AFC transfers: The free agents available to Kristjaan Speakman - including five ex-Black Cats: photo gallery
However, 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.
Football clubs, however, can still sign players who are free agents! Here, we take a look at the free agent options across various positions available to Sunderland now the deadline has passed:
5. Andre Ayew
Probably one of the most sought-after free agents on this list. You would imagine a Premier League move awaits, however, Photo: ALFREDO ESTRELLA
6. Lewis Grabban
Another former Sunderland striker without a club. He is now 35, though, and although he has played in the Championship recently it is probably unlikely that Sunderland's recruiters would consider a player entering that stage of his career. Photo: Alex Pantling
7. Tyler Blackett
The former Manchester United and Nottingham Forest man is once again a free agent as is a decent age at 28. Photo: Matthew Lewis
8. Artem Dzyuba
The Russian has been prolific at international level, netting 30 goals in 55 matches. The 34-year-old is unlikely to fit the profile of player Sunderland want and has never played in England before. Photo: CRISTINA QUICLER