While Sunderland and the rest of the football world wait with bated breath to discover more about the 2020/21 season, with transfer plans on hold for the time being, it hasn’t stopped a host of players being linked with a move to the Stadium of Light.
Here, we take a look at every player supposedly interesting Phil Parkinson. Are there any you would take? Scroll down and let us know:
1. Ben Alnwick
The stopper trained with the Black Cats earlier this year after leaving Bolton Wanderers, and The Sun claim he is a potential target for Phil Parkinson should Jon McLaughlin depart. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Lyndon Dykes
The Daily Mail claim that Sunderland are one of a host of clubs interested in the Livingston striker - but his reported £2million price tag will likely make this a no-go. Photo: Ian MacNicol
3. Bailey Wright
Impressive during his brief loan spell with Sunderland earlier this year, Phil Parkinson is likely to make a permanent move for Wright over the summer - and various news outlets have reported this. Photo: Frank Reid
4. James Hillson
The Arsenal stopper is understood to be available for loan next season, and ESPN claim that Sunderland are one of the clubs monitoring his services. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane