A number of Premier League players are set to find themselves without a club at the end of this season.
While there is still room for players to renegotiate before their deals officially expire on June 30, some huge names have already confirmed their futures will lie elsewhere.
Kevin De Bruyne will be a name on many clubs’ radar after he announced in April that he will depart Manchester City this summer after ten trophy-laden years at the Eithad Stadium.
He isn’t the only high-profile departure, with the long-awaited news of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool exit dominating the headlines.
The England right-back’s future appears all but sealed, as he is widely expected to make the move to Real Madrid.
But there are plenty more players who could soon be available for nothing if they don’t put pen to paper on contract extensions, and who could save clubs a fortune.
Here, talkSPORT.com has put together an XI compiled of potential free agents in a 4-3-3 formation.
Goalkeeper
Fraser Forster appears set to bring an end to his three-year spell at Tottenham this summer, with no word on an extension on his current deal.
The Englishman has served as backup throughout his time at Spurs, having made just 34 appearances since joining in June 2022.
Despite this, he is still a great option in goal and deputised well for the most part during Guglielmo Vicario‘s absence through injury earlier in the season, and boasts over 150 games of Premier League experience.
GettyFraser Forster spent eight years at Southampton prior to joining Spurs[/caption]
Defence
As mentioned, Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s future looks to already be decided as a blockbuster move to Real Madrid beckons.
Even still, with no official confirmation from either party, and the 26-year-old set to let his Anfield contract run out, he will technically be a free agent on June 30, and gets the nod at right-back after lifting a second Premier League title with Liverpool.
In the middle of defence is Premier League stalwart Ben Mee, who confirmed he will leave Brentford at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old has been an ever-reliable presence at centre-back in his three years with the Bees, while he also has a wealth of Premier League experience from his 10 years at Burnley before that.
Partnering Mee is Victor Lindelof, who looks unlikely to be offered a new deal at Manchester United after being a pit-part player at Old Trafford this term, making just 15 appearances.
Tottenham left-back Ben Davies completes the back four, who is on course to leave north London despite being in with a shout at starting the Europa League final.
At 32, the Welshman would still be a strong option for many sides, while his ability to play at centre-back means he offers versatility too.
Midfield
At the base of midfield is Arsenal star Thomas Partey, who faces an uncertain future as he nears the end of his current contract.
The Ghanaian has established himself as a key player for the Gunners, with his importance highlighted when he was suspended for his side’s Champions League semi-final first leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ahead of Partey in the middle of the park is Christian Eriksen, who has admitted he expects to leave Man United this summer.
While the Dane has not hit top form during since joining the Red Devils in 2022, his pedigree was clear to see during his spell at Brentford before that, as well as his seven-year stint with Spurs.
Headlining the line-up of free agents is Man City icon De Bruyne, who slots in alongside Eriksen in attacking midfield.
The Belgian will not be short of offers in the summer after establishing himself as an all-time great in the Premier League, winning the competition six times, as well as helping City to Champions League glory in 2023.
De Bruyne has been tipped for a move to the MLS, but has also refused to rule out joining another English side.
RexChristian Eriksen has started in 19 of his 34 appearances for Man United this term[/caption]
Attack
Despite rejoining Fulham in January, former Chelsea star Willian features on the right wing, having only penned a deal until the end of the season with the Cottagers.
While he is now 36, the Brazilian has proven a useful option since returning to west London after impressing during his first spell at the club between 2022 and 2024.
On the opposite flank is Wolves‘ Pablo Sarabia, who is set to leave Molineux after largely being used from the bench this season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads the line, with the striker to agree a new contract with Everton.
The 11-cap England international has been the Toffees‘ main source of goals since his arrival at Goodison Park in 2016, scoring 57 goals in 239 Premier League appearances, but has made just six appearances since David Moyes’ return to the club in January.
GettyDominic Calvert-Lewin has scored 71 goals altogether in nine years at Everton[/caption]
