The 2026/27 summer transfer window has come to an end and it was undoubtedly one of the most chaotic in Premier League history.
From four £100m+ moves to deadline day deal collapses, the window provided everything as England's top-flight smashed their transfer spending record.
While Premier League clubs can't carry out club-to-club deals following the closure of the window at 23:00 on Tuesday 1st September, there remains a number of free agents on the market that can be snapped up.
With that said, we take a look at 10 players who could be of interest to English top division outfits.
Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling's illustrious spell at Manchester City seems like a lifetime ago, but the versatile forward is still just 31-years-old and could still have something to give in England's top-flight after an admittedly poor stint at Feyenoord.
Jadon Sancho
After a severely underwhelming five-year spell with Manchester United, Jadon Sancho is back on the market and won't cost clubs a transfer fee.
The England international has never been shy of suitors when made available for loan at Old Trafford -- enjoying decent spells at Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa -- and he could attract more parties now that he is obtainable on a free transfer, permitting that his wage demands aren't too high.
Daniel Carvajal
While injuries have haunted Dani Carvajal since he came fourth in the 2024 Ballon d'Or standings, the six-time UEFA Champions League winner boasts quality and experience in abundance and could be a solid addition for a Premier League team seeking depth in the right-back department.
David Alaba
Like former teammate Carvajal, David Alaba has played at the peak of European football for as long as we can remember.
He too has been hamstrung by injury in more recent seasons, but his involvement in the 2026 World Cup for Austria proves that he still possesses the skillset to play at an elite level.
Yves Bissouma
Yves Bissouma is a free agent after four seasons with Tottenham Hotspur, and while his final season with the club left a lot to be desired, he amounted 111 appearances in North London in a mixed spell.
Someone with eight consecutive campaigns in the Premier League under their belt shouldn't have to wait too long for a club, with Fulham amongst the clubs tentatively linked throughout the summer.
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Rated highly by Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta for his technical attributes, it was Oleksandr Zinchenko's defensive flaws that ultimately led to his omission at Arsenal.
The Gunners' shift to a more defensive structure undoubtedly reduced the Ukrainian's involvement in North London, and he'll be keen to get back on the pitch after failed spells at Nottingham Forest and Ajax.
Anthony Martial
Many believe that Anthony Martial had the talent to become one of the best forwards in the world, but he failed to live up to the potential and parted ways with Manchester United after nine years in 2024.
After permanent spells with AEK Athens and Monterrey, the Frenchman is back on the market and has been linked to Premier League outfit Everton after the Toffees failed to recruit a replacement for Beto on deadline day.
Ismael Bennacer
Ismael Bennacer -- who spent two years in Arsenal's youth academy between 2015 and 2017 -- made over 150 appearances for Italian giants AC Milan before mutually agreeing to terminate his contract in the summer.
The midfielder has suffered from persistent knee injuries in recent years -- limiting his game time hugely -- but a fresh challenge in England could mark an opportunity for the 28-year-old to get his career back on track.
Diogo Leite
A product of Portuguese outfit Porto's academy, central defender Diogo Leite has enjoyed many seasons in the top-flight across spells with Braga and Union Berlin. A left-footed, imposing central defender who is renowned for his capabilities on the ball, the 27-year-old would prove a shrewd pickup for a number of Premier League sides.
Tyrell Malacia
It didn't work out for Tyrell Malacia at Man Utd, but he has only recently turned 27 and has plenty of time to utilise his athletic skillset.
While he made only three Premier League appearances under the stewardship of Michael Carrick last campaign, he was part of the matchday squad consistently throughout the season and should have no problem returning to regular first team action.
