A whole host of players continue to work alone through the winter, without a club and the season well underway.
Here, we take a look at those free agents who have turned out for Newcastle United or Sunderland – do you think either club should consider looking at any of these names? Let us know on social media.
Scroll down and click through the pages to view the free agents who have played for Sunderland or Newcastle.
1. Alan Hutton - Ex-SAFC
Has been a free agent since leaving Aston Villa last year Photo: GRAHAM STUART
2. Darron Gibson - Ex-SAFC
The 32-year-old ex-Manchester United midfielder didn’t impress at Sunderland during the 2017-18 season and has been a free agent since leaving wigan last year. Has been linked with a move to Salford City. Photo: Nigel Roddis
3. Stephen Ireland - Ex-NUFC
The first of three straight ex-Bolton Wanderers players on this list. 33-year-old Stephen Ireland departed the club in 2018 and has been looking for a club ever since. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
4. Younes Kaboul - Ex-SAFC
The five-capped 34-year-old France international ex-Tottenham and Portsmouth centre back has been a free agent since leaving Warford in 2018. Photo: Ian MacNicol