Mohamed Salah and John Stones headline Premier League free agent list
High-profile stars including Mohamed Salah, John Stones and Jadon Sancho remain without a club as the 2026-27 Premier League season rapidly approaches.
Whether by choice or circumstance, dozens of established top-flight players have allowed their contracts to expire this summer.
Many of these seasoned internationals are now evaluating their next career moves amid mounting speculation across global leagues.
Iconic figures depart Manchester City and Liverpool
England international Stones recently ended a glittering decade-long spell at Manchester City where he amassed 15 major trophies.
Despite recent injury struggles, the 32-year-old was selected by national team manager Thomas Tuchel and is now attracting interest from Everton and AC Milan.
Meanwhile, an increasingly fractured relationship with departed manager Arne Slot culminated in a disappointing final few months at Anfield for the Egyptian forward.
Initial expectations pointed towards a lucrative Saudi Pro League switch following the World Cup, but the 33-year-old attacker has recently emerged as a primary target for Turkish heavyweights Besiktas.
Uncertain futures for former high-value signings
A turbulent spell at Manchester United has finally ended for the former Borussia Dortmund winger, who originally arrived at Old Trafford in a £73m deal back in 2021.
Following consecutive loan stints at Chelsea and Aston Villa, the 26-year-old wide man is reportedly weighing up an offer from Qatari outfit Al-Rayyan.
Mali international Yves Bissouma is hoping to remain in the English top tier amid reported interest from Fulham, having endured a frustrating injury-hit final campaign at Tottenham Hotspur.
Fellow outcast Tyrell Malacia is also seeking a fresh start after a devastating chronic knee injury restricted the Dutch defender to just 11 appearances during his last two years in Manchester.
Elsewhere, former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is reportedly closing in on a permanent transfer to Greek side Olympiacos.
Relegation casualties and experienced veterans available
Powerful Spanish winger Adama Traore is searching for a new employer following West Ham United’s relegation to the Championship.
A return to familiar surroundings could be on the horizon for the explosive forward, with Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly keen on a reunion.
The wider free-agent market is currently saturated with seasoned defensive specialists looking for late opportunities.
- Seamus Coleman (37) – Everton
- Nathaniel Clyne (35) – Crystal Palace
- Willy Boly (35) – Nottingham Forest
- Joel Veltman (34) – Brighton & Hove Albion