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From Pogba to Benzema: High-profile footballers available as free agents

From The Punch · () English

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  • High-profile footballers including Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho, Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos remain available as free agents after the transfer window closed.
  • Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez and other established players are also seeking new clubs.
  • Clubs can sign the players without paying transfer fees by negotiating contracts directly with them.

The transfer window may have closed, but a long list of familiar names remains available to clubs willing to negotiate free-agent contracts.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is among the most prominent players still without a club, alongside England winger Jadon Sancho. The list also includes experienced defenders Dani Carvajal, Sergio Ramos and David Alaba, giving interested teams the chance to add players with extensive top-level experience.

Karim Benzema is another major name on the market. The former France striker has built a decorated career at the highest level and remains one of the most recognisable players available without a transfer fee.

Other notable free agents include Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho, Ivory Coast midfielder Yves Bissouma and England winger Raheem Sterling. Former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez, Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha are also looking for new clubs.

Croatia international Marcelo Brozoviฤ‡ and Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches complete the list of notable names. For clubs still seeking reinforcements, these players offer the possibility of strengthening their squads without paying a transfer fee, provided they can agree terms with the individuals.

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