Players with six months or less remaining on their current deals can already start negotiating free transfers with other clubs
We may have just reached the 2025/26 season halfway point, but clubs have already set sights on potential summer transfers to beef up their squads.
Attention has already shifted towards players whose contracts are set to expire in the summer of 2026, with soon-to-be free agents being officially able to open negotiations about their future.
Here’s a look at 10 of the biggest names whose contracts runs until the end of the current campaign.
Marc Guéhi
Having attracted interest from several European giants, including Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City and Liverpool, Guéhi is expected to depart Crystal Palace this summer. He came close to joining the Reds back in August, but a deal between the two clubs fell through.
Ibrahima Konaté
There are ongoing contract extension talks between Liverpool and the France international, but the two parties are yet to reach a deal. Meanwhile, Konaté has been linked with a move to several European giants such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter.
Dušan Vlahović
The Serbian striker could depart Juventus this summer, with teams such as Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Inter and Milan having already placed him on their radars.
Dusan Vlahovic – Final Third Hold-Up Performance Sheets 2023-24 vs 2025-26
-Really strong and balanced numbers in 2023-24
-Sample size alert for the current season*2024-25 map attached below https://t.co/o8p6jG8qGQ pic.twitter.com/mxC6iBjq16
— Pranav (@pranav_m28) January 12, 2026
Bernardo Silva
Having joined Manchester City back in 2017, the Portuguese midfielder has won as many as six Premier League titles with the Sky Blues. Yet, this could be his last season at the Etihad, with his contract coming to an end this summer.
Mike Maignan
Undoubtedly the highest-rated goalkeeper on the free-agent list, Maignan has yet to agree on a new deal with AC Milan. Should talks between the two parties break down, there would be numerous clubs jumping at the opportunity.
Marcos Senesi
Another centre-back on the list, Senesi has stood out with his performances at Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola. A mainstay in the team’s defence, the 28-year-old has reportedly informed the club that he is willing to depart the team this summer and he’s expected to attract strong interest from various European powerhouses.
📈 Highest-rated CBs in the Premier League this season:
◉ 7.20 – Gabriel Magalhaes
◉ 7.15 – Malick Thiaw
◉ 7.14 – James Tarkowski
◉ 7.13 – Omar Alderete
◉ 7.09 – Marcos Senesi pic.twitter.com/OsqpHRQsqL— WhoScored (@WhoScored) January 6, 2026
Harry Wilson
One of the most in-form forwards in the Premier League, the Fulham star has hit the ground running this season with seven goals and four assists in 20 league games. Coach Marco Silva has already expressed uncertainty on whether the club could retain the services of the team’s finest performer this term.
Leon Goretzka
Reports claim that Bayern Munich may opt against offering Goretzka a contract extension, meaning that the 30-year-old midfielder could be in search of a new destination, with Milan and Barcelona being potential suitors.
Milan will try to sign Leon Goretzka in the summer if he doesn’t extend his contract at FC Bayern. The Italian club has enquired about Goretzka with a view to a free transfer at the end of the season [@DiMarzio] pic.twitter.com/rRnV3Nins1
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) January 13, 2026
Ruben Neves
Having spent two seasons in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal, the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder could opt for a return to Europe. According to various reports, Manchester United have expressed strong interest in the former Wolves star.
Antonio Rüdiger
Real Madrid have yet to make a decision on Rüdiger’s future amid interest from Saudi Arabia. Having struggled with injuries this season, the German international has featured in just nine games across all competitions.