Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has confirmed he's handed trials to former Liverpool and Chelsea midfielder Bolo Zenden.
Zenden has been without a club since his release by Marseille at the end of last season.
Bruce wants to strengthen his midfield and Zenden, who lifted the Carling Cup with Middlesbrough, is an option if he impressed.
Bruce said: “Bolo has joined us for a while and will train at the Academy for a few weeks as he looks for a new club. He clearly has a first-class pedigree as a player so it’s great to have him here.”