Nine attacking free agents Sunderland could sign following Ellis Simms' latest injury setback
Ellis Simms has suffered a setback on his recovery from injury, one that leaves Sunderland very short of attacking options.
When asked about the potential of exploring the free agent market to find a replacement for the injured duo of Simms and Ross Stewart, Tony Mowbray said: “We've sat and explored it [free agent market], we've had meetings and discussions.”
"It's not about just bringing a player in and trying to find a centre-forward, I think what the team have shown it's not necessarily about having a centre-forward it's about having bodies. And if the right body isn't available, you don't bring them in just for the sake of it because the dynamic of the group is the most important thing.”
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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Here, we take a look at nine attacking free agents that Sunderland could sign to help in Simms and Stewart’s absence.
5. Thomas Agyepong
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.
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6. Yaya Sanogo
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.
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7. 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.
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8. Hal Robson-Kanu
Famed for his exploits for Wales in Euro 2016, Robson-Kanu has the pedigree required to score goals in the Championship. The Welshman has been a free agent since leaving West Brom last summer where he netted five times in 22 appearances in all competitions.
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