Nine attacking free agents Sunderland could sign following Ellis Simms injury - and one they won’t
Ellis Simms’ injury will be a major setback for Sunderland - although it didn’t affect them too much at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
By Joe Buck
Published 15th Sep 2022, 15:19 BST
Tony Mowbray’s side were still able to take home all three points on Wednesday night, courtesy of goals from Jack Clarke and Patrick Roberts.
Whilst it was an impressive win for the Black Cats, the night was overshadowed somewhat by Simms’ early injury blow.
Sunderland are waiting to find out the full extent of the injury but with Ross Stewart sidelined for another six weeks, it leaves Mowbray’s side very short of options at the top of the pitch.
Roberts, Clarke and Alex Pritchard showed on Wednesday that they could cope in Simms’ absence, but the injuries have highlighted the need for more cover up-front.
Here, we take a look at nine attacking free agents that Sunderland could sign to help in Simms and Stewart’s absence:
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Sunderland are waiting to find out the full extent of the injury but with Ross Stewart sidelined for another six weeks, it leaves Mowbray’s side very short of options at the top of the pitch.
5. Souleymane Doukara
The former Leeds United striker’s most recent spell came in the Turkish Super Lig. During his three seasons at Elland Road, Doukara netted 18 goals in all competitions. Photo: Matthew Lewis
The former Everton man made a surprise move to Burton Albion last season to play under Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink at the Pirelli Stadium. Niasse netted three times for the Brewers and has been a feature of English football since his move to Everton in 2016. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
At just 25, Agyepong should be coming into the prime of his career, but instead finds himself as a free agent. Spells in the Netherlands, Scotland and Belgium haven’t resulted in too many goals but as someone picked up by Manchester City at the very beginning of his career - it is clear Agyepong is talented. Photo: KURT DESPLENTER
Sanogo has great experience of English football having played for Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Huddersfield Town. He didn’t manage to net during his latest spell with the Terriers in 2020/21. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane