The veteran Dutch striker has been a prolific force for the likes of Leeds, Chelsea and more recently, north-east neighbours, Middlesbrough.
Niall Quinn's new ownership of Sunderland has brought passion, pride and confidence back to Sunderland and talks with Hasselbaink are said to be well underway.
With Sunderland in the Championship, Hasselbaink has better options available to him but Sunderland's close proximity to Middlesbrough could be a lure for the 34 year old.
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