Big stars who are free agents this summer season

The first day of July sees a surplus of big-name players becoming free agents after their contracts with clubs ran out at midnight and a hunt for new clubs beginning in and outside the greater Europe.

Hundreds of footballers across the world are now technically without any club attachment and looking for new places to work sparking a rush of free transfers.

Many will be scratching around lower league sides in the hope of a deal, but there are also some stars who are now up for grabs without a fee.

Here’s a look at some of the biggest bargain names available in the free transfer market offer:

Adrien Rabiot

Rabiot is likely going to be one of the biggest bargains of the summer having left Paris Saint-Germain for failing to sign a new contract with the French giants.

Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester United have all been interested in the French midfielder but he looks sure to be joining Juventus within the next 24 hours after being spotted undergoing a medical test.

Ander Herrera

Herrera decided to leave Manchester United at the end of last season after likewise failing to come to a point of agreement wit the club on a new contract and still yet to announce where he will be playing although PSG and a two-year deal is thought to be close to being signed.

Daniel Sturridge

Perennial injuries have threatened the England striker’s career in recent years and after leaving Liverpool is going to have to accept he might have to settle for a pay as you play deal if he is to get a Premier League club.

Diego Godin

One of the linchpins of a brilliant Atletico Madrid team, but at 33 the Uruguayan has decided to look for pastures new. Has been busy on Copa America duty recently, and seems a good bet to join Antonio Conte at Inter Milan.

Franck Ribery

After 11 impressive seasons at Bayern Munich decided the time was right to leave. The once flying winger is more of a schemer nowadays and is yet to decide whether his career is over or if he has one more club left in him.

Fernando Llorente

Always the understudy to Harry Kane at Tottenham, but no new deal has been forthcoming for the Spain international. West Ham have shown an interest but a return to La Liga seems more likely.

Samir Nasri

Looked sharp in his first two games on a short-term deal at West Ham, then did nothing for the remainder of the season. Has an offer of big money in Dubai, but if he fancies a bigger challenge then Vincent Kompany has shown interest at Anderlecht.

Mario Balotelli

After leaving the French side, Marseille, the former Liverpool and Manchester City forward star is looking for a club to give him a chance just a year after winning an international recall. The 28-year-old looks certain to return to Italy.

Andy Carrol

Caroll is another player who has seen injuries ruin his recent seasons, with West Ham deciding not to offer him a new deal in the summer. Has been used to big wages but few are interested in England so a switch to MLS could be in the pipeline.

Garry Cahil

The Chelsea captain has been frozen out in his last year at Chelsea and there is little doubt Cahill can still do a job for someone. No shortage of interest from top sides in the Championship but may still think he has Premier League football in him, even at the age of 33 but Westham has shown interest on his signature.

 

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