10 Players Sam Allardyce Could Bring With Him To Sunderland

9. Mohamed Diame

Mo Diame has been a long-standing name in the Sunderland rumour mill, but now Allardyce has taken control, could there finally be some substance to the rumours surrounding the giant midfielder? Allardyce took him to West Ham from Wigan, and the Frenchman became a key figure in the heart of the team. The 28-year-old almost left the Hammers, but Allardyce stated his delight at being able to hold onto Diame. The midfielder eventually departed for Hull City where he currently remains, though Steve Bruce would have been surprised that Diame stayed with the club after relegation. Diame could be in line for a Premier League return, and Allardyce could be the man to offer him a chance.