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John Stones, 32 (last club: Manchester City)
After a decade at City and 15 major trophies, Stones has moved on. Despite recent injuries, Thomas Tuchel selected him for England. He’s been linked with a return to Everton and a switch to AC Milan. -
Mohamed Salah, 33 (last club: Liverpool)
A strained relationship with manager Arne Slot marked Salah’s final months at Anfield, and both have since departed the club. While a post-World Cup move to the Saudi Pro League looked likely, he’s now being linked with Besiktas. -
Jadon Sancho, 26 (last club: Manchester United)
Since his £73m transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, Sancho’s time at United has been turbulent. He’s spent the past two and a half years out on loan, most recently at Aston Villa after a flat stint at Chelsea. He made only 30 Premier League appearances for United and is reportedly weighing an offer from Al-Rayyan in Qatar. -
Yves Bissouma, 29 (last club: Tottenham Hotspur)
The Mali midfielder featured just 11 times in the league last season amid injuries and off-field issues. He’s said to prefer staying in the Premier League, with Fulham showing interest. -
Stefan Ortega, 33 (last club: Nottingham Forest)
The former Manchester City deputy keeper made 10 appearances in all competitions for Forest last season. A transfer to Olympiacos is thought to be close. -
Tyrell Malacia, 26 (last club: Manchester United)
The Dutch left-back’s four years at United were hampered by injuries. A chronic knee problem that required surgery sidelined him for over 500 days, wiping out his entire 2023–24 season. He’s made just 11 appearances in all competitions since. - Adama Traore, 30 (last club: West Ham)
Released following West Ham’s relegation after only six months, the powerful winger is being linked with a return to Wolves, where he previously spent five years.
Other out-of-contract Premier League players:
- Solly March, 32 (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Adam Webster, 31 (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Joel Veltman, 34 (Brighton & Hove Albion)
- Nathaniel Clyne, 35 (Crystal Palace)
- Seamus Coleman, 37 (Everton)
- Emil Krafth, 31 (Newcastle United)
- Willy Boly, 35 (Nottingham Forest)
- Bertrand Traore, 30 (Sunderland)
This piece comes from BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team.