The Premier League transfer window has closed, but several high-profile players remain without a club and can be signed at any time as free agents. Football365 has ranked the 15 biggest stars currently available based on their Transfermarkt value.
From 15th to 11th: Experienced Names Searching for New Clubs
Carlos Junior, a Brazilian forward formerly with Al-Shabab, opens the list at number 15, followed by Guinean international midfielder Abdoulaye Toure at number 14 after his time with Le Havre. Paul Pogba sits at 13th, with the World Cup winner and multiple-time Serie A champion looking for a fresh start following a drugs ban and an injury-plagued stint at Monaco. Tanguy Ndombele occupies the 12th spot, with the former expensive Tottenham signing available at 29 years old. Rounding out this section at number 11 is Argentine central defender Rodrigo Schlegel, whose contract with Mexican club Atlas was terminated to accommodate another player.
From 10th to 6th: Defenders, Midfielders, and Forwards Seeking Moves
Brazilian centre-half Rodrigao takes 10th place after parting ways with Red Star by mutual consent. Raphael Guerreiro is ranked 9th following the conclusion of his spell at Bayern Munich, with clubs like Roma, AC Milan, and Olympiacos reportedly monitoring the Portuguese full-back. Former Manchester United forward Wilfried Zaha is 8th on the list, having drawn links to Malaga and Lazio during his time with Galatasaray. Uruguay international midfielder Felipe Carballo sits at 7th after missing much of 2026 with a cruciate ligament tear, while Argentine veteran striker Mauro Icardi is 6th, linked with Everton and Tottenham alongside various off-field complications.
From 5th to 1st: Big Names Headlining the Free Agent Market
Anthony Martial comes in at 5th, with the former Manchester United striker drawing recent links to unnamed Russian clubs alongside previous talk of Everton. Ukrainian international winger Oleksiy Gutsulyak is ranked 4th and is heavily tipped for a move to Turkey. Karim Benzema takes 3rd place after mutually agreeing to leave Al-Hilal, sparking transfer links to Bayer Leverkusen, Everton, and a suggestion from Rio Ferdinand that Manchester United should pursue him. Oleksandr Zinchenko occupies the 2nd spot, though the Ukrainian left-back faces a lengthy wait for his next move due to torn knee ligaments. Topping the list at number 1 is Jadon Sancho, whose expiring contract created complications at Manchester United before a move to Aston Villa, with Getafe emerging as the latest club linked to his services.
