Sunderland have signed free agent Victor Anichebe on a deal until the end of the season.
The 28-year-old Nigerian striker has been without a club following his release by West Brom in May.
Anichebe played under Black Cats boss David Moyes for seven years at Everton.
"I have a lot of good friends here and everyone knows that I know the manager really well. He brought me through as a young player and was a big factor in me coming here," he said.
Prior to his arrival, Jermain Defoe was Sunderland's only senior forward.
"I had a few options in England and Europe but the manager was a huge pull for me.