FREE agents are expected to hold extra value in the upcoming transfer market – and some top players are up for grabs.
With many clubs unlikely to splash the cash on transfer fees, any out-of-contract stars could be subject to many offers.
The extended season has pushed some cast-offs out of the door already, while others’ futures will be settled at the end of the campaign having signed short-term extensions.
Here, SunSport puts together a very attacking line-up of potential free agents.
GK: Joe Hart
Set to leave Burnley at the end of the month, Hart is one of several goalkeepers up for grabs.
Claudio Bravo, Michel Vorm and Heurelho Gomes can also be snapped up if let go in July.
CB: Jan Vertonghen
The future of Spurs defender Vertonghen has been in doubt for some time.
According to the Belgian’s agent, the “door is still open” to penning a fresh contract after extending until the end of the campaign.
Vertonghen has had a mixed time under Jose MourinhoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
CB: John Lundstram
As a key part of Sheffield United’s rise up the Premier League table, the Blades are keen to tie down the versatile Lundstram to a long-term deal with John Egan also holding talks.
However Chris Wilder has criticised some agents for demanding huge wages for their clients.
CB: Scott Dann
Experienced defender Dann last signed a contract in 2015 when at the peak of his powers.
Negotiations over any renewal will come against the backdrop of the 33-year-old spending most of the season on the bench, although he played every minute of Crystal Palace’s recent four-game winning run – conceding zero goals along the way.
Dann has been in and out of the Palace team this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
RM: Willian
Frank Lampard insists Chelsea are in talks over a new deal for Willian.
However, the Brazilian is demanding a three-year contract and could have offers from Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal if he leaves.
CM: David Silva
For such a great servant to the club, it is sad that Manchester City fans will not get a proper goodbye when David Silva leaves this summer.
The 34-year-old is out of contract and has long vowed to take on a new challenge after ten years at Eastlands.
A move to the US or Spain is thought to be on the cards for SilvaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
CM: Jeff Hendrick
Republic of Ireland international Hendrick is set to leave Burnley after rejecting the latest proposal to stay at Turf Moor.
The club confirmed the deadlock in talks while announcing Hart and Aaron Lennon’s exits – with AC Milan keen on the midfielder.
LM: Ryan Fraser
Bournemouth will part ways with Fraser next week after the he decided against partaking in their relegation battle.
A handful of teams are reportedly keen on the Scot, including Tottenham and Arsenal, despite his underwhelming form of late.
RW: Pedro
Another top winger moving clubs is Pedro, who will leave Chelsea for Roma.
The Spaniard will continue to appear for the Blues until the end of the campaign after agreeing a short-term renewal.
Pedro is to continue his illustrious career in ItalyCredit: AFP or llicensors AFP or Licensors
LW: Adam Lallana
Having played a limited role in Liverpool’s title win, it has been confirmed that Lallana will leave Anfield in the summer.
Newcastle and Leicester have been linked with a bid for the 32-year-old.
ST: Oumar Niasse
Leaving after more than four years at Everton, Niasse is one of very few Premier League strikers set for free agency.
The £13.5million flop is joined by Aston Villa’s Borja Baston in seeking a new team for next season.
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