With the World Cup concluding this weekend, attention shifts to the 2026/27 season. Premier League clubs are finalizing squads amid record spending, but bargains exist among 26 big-name free agents identified by Express Sport.
England Stars Without Clubs
Raheem Sterling, with 123 Premier League goals, remains without a club after legal issues and a failed stint at Feyenoord. John Stones, impressive at the World Cup, is also a free agent.
Liverpool Legends and Others
Mohamed Salah is yet to confirm his next destination after leaving Liverpool. Fabinho, after a Saudi Arabia stint, seeks a new challenge. Georginio Wijnaldum, a Liverpool treble winner, is also free after Al-Ettifaq.
Real Madrid and Barcelona Stars
Dani Carvajal, a Real Madrid legend, is available at 34. Casemiro bid farewell to Manchester United. David Alaba's career has been injury-hit. Coutinho's career has faded since his Barcelona move.
International Talents
Franck Kessie, once at Barcelona and AC Milan, is without a club. Leon Goretzka left Bayern Munich. Nabil Fekir is available after two years in the UAE. Riyad Mahrez, a Manchester City treble winner, ended his Saudi stint.
Other notable free agents include Jadon Sancho (26, winger), Adama Traore, Anthony Martial, Wilfried Zaha, Luka Modric (near AC Milan extension), Stephan El Shaarawy, Mauro Icardi, Thomas Partey, James Rodriguez, Axel Witsel, Alexis Sanchez, Danny Ings, and Eric Bailly.
