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Every free agent still available after summer transfer window slams shut

Published 09:38 2 Sept 2026 BST

Updated 09:38 2 Sept 2026 BST

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Every free agent still available after summer transfer window slams shut

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They can all be picked up for free

Even though the Premier League transfer window may have officially shut at 11pm on Monday (1st September), it doesn't mean there's nothing available for clubs still on the hunt for new acquisitions.

While Premier League clubs are prohibited from agreeing deals with other clubs to sign new players, they are allowed to discuss deals with "free agents", players who are currently without a club.

Over the years, there have been some absolutely season-defining free transfers.

After all, when Arsenal stole Sol Campbell from Tottenham it was on a free.

This summer, there seems to be more options available than ever before, including those who have played for some of the game's truly elite clubs.

Starting in defence, teams should look no further than former Man United defender Tyrell Malacia.

The Dutchman left Old Trafford at the start of the summer and is still available for nothing.

Sticking with the theme of former Red Devils stars, for midfield, teams could look at Paul Pogba.

While once worth a club record £89m fee, Pogba has struggled to rebuild his career over the past few years, and saw his contract at Monaco terminated.

In attacking areas, Leicester City legend Riyad Mahrez is somehow still without a club.

The Algerian winger featured across multiple Premier League winning campaigns, and is a former PFA Player of the Season winner.

Another attacker who is free to be signed is former Real Madrid Galactico, and Ballon d'Or winner, Karim Benzema, who left Al Hilal this month.

Although now well into his 30s, the Frenchman boasts a wealth of experience from more than a decade at the top of the European game.

The following list of free agents has been reported by Transfermarkt.

The full list of high-profile free agents:

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