Ex-Sunderland defender training with Bolton Wanderers after Southend exit

Former Sunderland defender Joel Lynch has been training with Bolton Wanderers, it is reported.
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The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Sunderland last summer and had been training with Southend.

However, the Southend Echo report Lynch has now moved on to Bolton in a bid to win a contract.

Clubs can sign free agents outside the transfer windows.

Joel Lynch, former Sunderland defender.Joel Lynch, former Sunderland defender.
Joel Lynch, former Sunderland defender.
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Lynch was released last summer as part of an overhaul of the Sunderland squad.

The Black Cats return to action away to MK Dons in League One Saturday.

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