Following an underwhelming start to the 2019/20 campaign in the Championship, Stoke City have managed to pick up their performance levels under the guidance of manager Michael O'Neill.

Although the Potters are still struggling for consistency, they will be determined to retain their second-tier status for another season in May.

However, in order to avoid the drop, it could be argued that Stoke may find it beneficial to look towards the free agency market for inspiration in the coming weeks.

Whilst O'Neill strengthened his squad in the January transfer window by signing Jordan Thompson, James Chester and Tashan Oakley-Boothe, he may be able to take the Potters to new heights by adding to his current roster of players.

Keeping this in mind, here are two free agents that Stoke ought to consider signing...

Martin Olsson

After missing the majority of the 2018/19 campaign due to injury, Martin Olsson was released by Swansea City last summer.

Still without a club, the defender was recently offered a trial by West Bromwich Albion with a view to a permanent move to the Hawthorns.

However, according to Express & Star journalist Joseph Masi, Olsson is no longer training with the Baggies and will not be joining the Championship leaders.

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When you consider that the Sweden international has played over 100 games in the second-tier, he could use his previous experiences at this level to help Stoke achieve survival this season.

Mile Jedinak

Following a three-year stint at Aston Villa, Mile Jedinak left the club following the culmination of the previous campaign.

Despite being linked with a move to the likes of Melbourne Victory, Western Sydney and Macurther Rams, the midfielder is thought to be interested in continuing his career in Europe and is currently using Villa's training facilities.

Given that Jedinak has illustrated that he is more than capable of competing at Championship level in the past, Stoke may find it beneficial to offer him a short-term deal.

The 35-year-old could also potentially use his knowledge of the game to help the Potters' next generation of players.