Football Manager 2016: 15 Outstanding Free Agents You Should Sign

7. Carlton Cole

Age: 31 Position: Striker Nationality: English Former Club: West Ham United Market Value: £1.0m

After being consigned to the bench for some time, Cole ended his long association with West Ham at the end of the season, saying upon departure that he wanted at least three more years at the highest level.

While Cole may never have matched the potential he showed in his early days at Chelsea, he would still offer plenty as a target man for a Premier League or Championship club.

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