A whopping 66 current Premier League players are out of contract this summer, with top clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal letting big names leave
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Thomas Partey will lead this summer's class of free agents
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With a total of 66 players out of contract at the end of the season, there are bargains aplenty. Several top stars will be on the move this summer on free transfers as Premier League sides begin their overhauls.
Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle will all allow some big names to depart this summer. New contracts could of course be agreed, though several have already seen their exits decided.
A few of the 66 players do already have moves lined up. The most obvious is Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is departing Liverpool after winning the Premier League title this season.
Though it has not yet been announced, the right-back is widely expected to join Real Madrid. Despite that, an starting line-up of top stars can still be created, giving fans and team chiefs food for thought.
Here, Mirror Football casts its eye over the 66 stars out of contract and comes up with an XI made up entirely of free agents on the move in this summer's transfer window.
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A number of goalkeepers are among the 66 free agents, though only one really inspires much confidence as the potential to be a regular number one. That is Lukasz Fabianski, who will leave West Ham.
The former Arsenal man made more than 200 appearances for the Hammers and while he is now 40, could still do a job for a team battling relegation. At right-back, highly-rated Tariq Lampety is on course to leave Brighton.
He joined the Seagulls from Chelsea and could be a cheap option for a top team looking to boost their options. In a similar vein to Fabianski, Ben Mee certainly still has the ability to be a rock at the back for a Premier League team.
A team of free agents
A team of free agents
Mee is leaving Brentford this summer but remains an impressive performer for the Bees. Alongside him in our line-up is Ben Davies, who is on course to leave Tottenham, despite being in with a shout of starting the Europa League final.
At left-back is Davies' current team-mate Sergio Reguilon, who had a loan spell at Manchester United last year. Reguilon is only 28 and has played for a series of top sides, though will need to leave Spurs to kickstart his career.
Into midfield, Arsenal star Thomas Partey would be the deep-lying man. Partey's future at the Gunners is uncertain despite his importance to Mikel Arteta's side in recent years.
Fellow Gunner Jorginho could play in Partey's place, though he is on course to move to South America, with this XI focusing on players without a destination. Playing further ahead of Partey is Christian Eriksen, who is leaving Manchester United.
Christian Eriksen could be in demand after his exit from Manchester United
Christian Eriksen could be in demand after his exit from Manchester United
Eriksen has not played his best football at Old Trafford, though his spell at Brentford means he could still attract attention from midtable Premier League sides. Completing our midfield trio is Kevin De Bruyne, who is departing Manchester City, much to his frustration.
De Bruyne has been linked with a move to the MLS, though a team who has earned European qualification may well be able to convince him to remain in England. Moving into the attack, Pablo Sarabia would line up on the right wing.
The Spain international is set to leave Wolves, having been largely restricted to substitute appearances this season. On the left in our line-up is Willian, who is departing Fulham after his second spell with the Cottagers.
The Brazilian previously flopped at Arsenal but has been a solid player for Marco Silva. Completing our line-up is Callum Wilson, who despite his injuries at Newcastle, has proven to be a rare reliable goalscorer in the top-flight.
Mirror Football's free agent XI: Lukasz Fabianski; Tariq Lampety, Ben Mee, Ben Davies, Sergio Reguilon; Christian Eriksen, Thomas Partey, Kevin De Bruyne; Pablo Sarabia, Callum Wilson, Willian
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