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4 players to target if Sunderland get relegated

By Matt English

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Sunderland Manager / Head Coach David Moyes reacts during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on March 5, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Sunderland Manager / Head Coach David Moyes reacts during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light on March 5, 2017 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Jermain Defoe of Sunderland celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park on February 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Jermain Defoe of Sunderland celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park on February 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) /

2. Jermain Defoe

The veteran English striker Jermain Defoe is having yet another solid season in terms of goal production. He leads the team with 14 goals up front, which is 58% of the clubs total for the season. Usually the only attacking player up top, Defoe has a huge responsibility each and every game.

The ex-Tottenham striker continues to prove that he can play at a high level in the footballing world. His expert movement off the ball makes him the perfect striker for a team such as Sunderland who lack a real drive. Defoe always looks to go all out for the team, creating as many opportunities to score for himself and other teammates. Despite being 34, he could feature in a Premier League team next season that struggles to find the back of the net.

Defoe has scored goals against the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool. Though he may not be the same caliber he once was, Defoe can still put in a shift for a mid table team next season. Teams like Burnley and Leicester, who are struggling to score goals but still should stay up in the top division, could benefit from the production of Defoe. He may be getting older, but Jermaine Defoe continues to score goals and deserves to be in the Premier League next season.

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