Top 10 Players Available on a Free Transfer Right Now
Many top-tier footballers are currently without a club, although this list may change as deals are finalised in the coming days. Today EPLNews looks at the top 10 free agents, ranked by their Transfermarkt valuations. The club they have departed this summer is in brackets.
1. Adrien Rabiot (Juventus)
Rabiot was close to becoming a free agent last summer but extended his stay with Juventus for another year. This decision seemed to maintain the illusion of a potential move to Manchester United. Now, discussions are ongoing for a two-year contract, with Rabiot expressing pride in leading Juve’s young squad. Liverpool and AC Milan have shown interest, but Juventus remains the likely destination.
2. Mario Hermoso (Atletico Madrid)
The versatile centre-half has attracted interest from Chelsea, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, and even clubs in Saudi Arabia, highlighting a diverse range of potential moves.
3. Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis)
The Argentine midfielder was on the radar of Liverpool, Milan, and Napoli before Betis’ renewal offer expired. Now, Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen are competing for his signature.
4. Raphael Varane (Manchester United)
After three injury-plagued seasons at Manchester United, Varane is contemplating his next move. Rumours suggest a return to Real Madrid, but offers from Saudi Arabia, MLS, and Serie A side Como are also possible.
5. Che Adams (Southampton)
Everton, Bournemouth, and Wolves have shown interest in Adams, with Wolves particularly keen on securing him on a free transfer.
6. Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City)
Despite limited playtime in the Championship, Iheanacho remains a desirable target for several Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa as a potential backup for Ollie Watkins.
7. Ryan Sessegnon (Spurs)
Injuries limited Sessegnon to just one appearance in his final season with Spurs. Despite playing only 57 games over five seasons, his potential remains high if he can stay healthy.
8. Yusuf Yazici (Lille)
The 27-year-old has expressed his admiration for clubs like Milan, saying, “I still have a lot of dreams in football. Of course, you can’t be insensitive to clubs like Milan. It’s Ronaldinho, it’s Beckham. We’ll see what the future has in store for me.”
9. Andre Gomes (Everton)
His stint on Merseyside began with an initial season on loan with the Toffees (2018/19) and then he was signed permanently in the summer of 2019. Now it’s time for him to find another club.
10. Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid)
Despite brief flashes of brilliance, Depay’s time at Atletico ultimately fell short of expectations. Having played for PSV, Manchester United, Lyon, Barcelona and Atletico, his next move will likely see a drop in the calibre of interested clubs.
This list highlights the potential bargains available on the free transfer market, with these players offering both experience and talent to any interested clubs.