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:
13. Simone Zaza
Simone Zaza has now left Torino in Serie A. You suspect the Italian international will be able to secure a move to a club higher up the food chain than Sunderland. Photo: Valerio Pennicino
14. Diego Chávez
The youngest player on this list by far at 27-year-old. However, the attacker has never played outside of Mexico, nevermind a move to Europe. A non-starter. Photo: Agustin Cuevas
15. Chris Martin
Chris Martin has just been released from Bristol City and would likely be Sunderland's best option if that was the route they chose to go down. Photo: Marc Atkins
16. Keiren Westwood
The former Sunderland goalkeeper is now a free agent having left QPR. Sunderland only have Antony Patterson and Alex Bass on the books but they do lack experience. Whether the club would move for him is another matter. Photo: George Wood