Jermain Defoe has confirmed that a return to Sunderland this month is an option as he looks for a new club.
The 39-year-old former England striker left his player-coach role at Glasgow Rangers earlier this month and is available as a free agent.
He has been heavily linked with a move back to Wearside - where he was accorded hero status during his two-and-a-half year stay after joining seven years ago this month - and the club has made contact with his advisors.
