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:
5. Mikael Mandron
Football Insider claimed that the former Sunderland striker could be set for a return to Wearside - but he's understood to not be a target for Parkinson this summer. Photo: Nick Taylor
6. Matija Sarkic
Set to leave Aston Villa in search of first-team football this summer, Sunderland were touted as a possible destination for Sarkic by The Sun. Photo: Malcolm Couzens
7. Jerry Yates
The Rotherham United striker enjoyed a prolific loan spell at Swindon Town last season, and Football Insider claim that the Black Cats could be set to do battle with rivals Blackpool for his signature. Photo: Getty Images
8. Vaclav Hladky
The Sunday Post suggested that Sunderland were keen on the St Mirren stopper - but it's Rangers who are believed to be the front-runners for his signature. Photo: Mark Runnacles