The most exciting prospect on this list goes to Phillip Cocu. The former-Barcelona midfielder has a continental reputation from his playing days, and now he's carving out a highly successful career with another one of his former clubs, PSV. He stormed this season's Eredivisie, winning 29 games, drawing just once, and losing the remaining handful during the 34 game season. It is thought that he is Advocaat's personal recommendation after Cocu worked under Advocaat at PSV, before succeeding him in the job. The link is fresh so it remains to be seen whether it carries a lot of weight, but if Cocu wants a shot at the Premier League, surely Sunderland would open their doors to him.
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