The January transfer window has been and gone, but clubs can still do business between now and the end of the season. Every year, a star-studded list of players who are set to become free agents on July 1 grabs the attention of football fans around the world.

And 2026 is no different, with players from Manchester United and Liverpool among the names who can take advantage of the Bosman Rule. The famous football ruling allows a player to leave a club on a free transfer as soon as their contract expires.

The Bosman Rule has allowed some major deals to go through in recent years, including Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, Robert Lewandowski to Bayern Munich, and who can forget Sol Campbell to Arsenal? What's more is that in the Premier League, a player can sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club before their current deal runs out and secure their future.

So who's on the market this year? Mirror Football picks out an XI of stars who, as things stand, will be available for free.

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After Mike Maignan extended his contract with AC Milan last week, the outstanding goalkeeper with five months left on their deal is Manuel Neuer. The legendary German remains Bayern's No.1 but his future is uncertain.

Neuer will turn 40 in March and by then we're likely to know more about whether he'll be staying at the Allianz Arena for a 16th season. Imagine how much fun he'd be in the Premier League.

A modern-day Real Madrid legend, it'll be strange to see Los Blancos without Dani Carvajal in their squad if he leaves this summer. Despite the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, it's actually been Federico Valverde who has the right-back spot nailed down.

There are conflicting reports as to whether Carvajal, 34, will be offered a renewal or is willing to sign one. The Spaniard's departure would be another signal of changing times at the Bernabeu.

Continuing in defence, John Stones' contract with Manchester City also runs out on June 30. Currently injured, it's been reported that 31-year-old Stones will have to prove his fitness in order to earn an extension.

His place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad is also in doubt after just 13 appearances this season. We could've gone with Dayot Upamecano, but he's said to have agreed a new deal with Bayern.

A double Liverpool offering for you now and first up is Ibrahima Konate. Once tipped to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, that rumour has gone quiet in recent months.

France international Konate hasn't been at his best this season but he's still a top centre-back. After missing out on Marc Guehi, however, it's become more likely that the ex-RB Leipzig star will renew his deal.

A man who could've left Liverpool in January, Andy Robertson was the subject of interest from Tottenham. The Reds put their foot down and prevented any switch from happening, although Spurs are still keen on signing him for free in the summer.

Left-back Robertson's lack of regular game time at Anfield is a concern ahead of captaining Scotland at the World Cup, so it's no surprise that he was considering his options. Don't be shocked if talk of a move to Tottenham crops up again soon.

Into midfield now and Bernardo Silva has just about been tipped to leave Manchester City every summer since the pandemic, yet he's always stayed put. But could it finally be the end?

The Portuguese, 31, has reportedly indicated that this will be his final season at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola once said that Bernardo would be welcome at City until the day he's no longer manager, and that might come this summer.

Heading to the other side of Manchester now and Casemiro has already confirmed that he'll be leaving United in June. Still able to perform in the Premier League, the 33-year-old Brazilian has physically benefitted from playing one game per week at Old Trafford.

His goal and assist against Fulham were a reminder of what he's capable of. Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr have long been linked with signing Casemiro and they're among the favourites to snap him up.

Another confirmed exit, Leon Goretzka's time at Bayern will be up in five months' time. Linked with a move to Atletico Madrid in January, the Bundesliga champions decided not to cash in on the midfielder before announcing that he wouldn't be offered a new contract.

Goretzka, 30, has played a bit-part role since Vincent Kompany's appointment in the summer of 2024, although he's still contributed and been praised for his professionalism. He'd be a handy signing for most Premier League teams.

One of the Premier League's in-form players, Harry Wilson is set to have clubs lining up for him in the summer. Like Fulham manager Marco Silva, he's on course to wave goodbye to Craven Cottage.

Wilson, 28, was the subject on an enquiry from Everton on transfer deadline day but it was knocked back, with the Wales international having scored six goals and provided four assists in his last 12 league appearances. Serge Gnabry was a candidate for our XI but he's agreed to extend his stay at Bayern, according to reports.

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No stranger to a free transfer, Lewandowski's four-year stint with Barcelona looks to be coming to a natural end. The Poland captain is 37 and with an array of attacking talent at Hansi Flick's disposal, he's no longer a guaranteed starter.

But watch his recent finish against Real Madrid and look at his 42 goals last season, and you'd think otherwise. Linked with moves to AC Milan, Chicago Fire and clubs in the Saudi Pro League, Lewandowski won't be short of options.

One of those could be staying at Barca on a reduced salary, with the veteran striker and his family happy in Catalunya. Lewandowski is set to make his decision after Barcelona's presidential elections in March.

Once one of the most in-demand strikers in Europe, Dusan Vlahovic's career at Juventus hasn't hit the heights that many expected when he joined the Bianconeri from Fiorentina in January 2022 for a whopping £66.6million.

The Serbian striker has never scored more than 20 goals in a season for Juventus, who've been through a crisis period during Vlahovic's time at the club. The 26-year-old, who's also struggled with injuries throughout his time in Turin, has often been linked with a move to the Premier League.

However, there's talk of Barcelona looking at him as Lewandowski's potential successor. Those would be big shoes to fill.

Alternative out-of-contract XI: Nick Pope; Antonio Rudiger, Harry Maguire, Marcos Senesi, Vitalii Mykolenko; Julian Brandt, Fabinho, Weston McKennie; Sadio Mane, Mauro Icardi, Danny Welbeck

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