Takehiro Tomiyasu, Lorenzo Insigne, Miralem Pjanic

15 Premier League-Ready Free Agents Still Looking for a Club

September 6, 2025 Aksel Kryhlmand

As the dust settles after another busy transfer window, a surprising number of free agents are still without a club. Many are veterans with Premier League experience, while others are intriguing gambles. Here are 15 free agents who could still do a job in the English top flight.

15. Jamal Lewis

Once tipped for big things at Norwich and later Newcastle, the Northern Irish left-back is now 27 and out of contract. While his stint at Newcastle didn’t quite pan out, he could offer reliable depth for a team short at left-back.

14. Emmanuel Dennis

After falling out of favor at Nottingham Forest, Dennis is looking for a new challenge. He’s only 27, but a goalless stint at Blackburn has damaged his stock. Still, he could be a risk worth taking as a rotational forward.

13. Miralem Pjanic

The 35-year-old midfielder is best remembered for his stellar years at Juventus. His career dipped after a high-profile move to Barcelona, but his vision and experience could appeal to clubs needing a short-term playmaker.

12. Juan Bernat

The Spanish left-back, 32, brings Champions League pedigree from his days at Bayern and PSG. He played 14 times for Getafe last season and might relish a final challenge in the Premier League.

11. Jason Denayer

A Manchester City academy product, Denayer has enjoyed a solid if unspectacular career. Now 30 and a free agent after leaving Al-Fateh, the versatile defender may still have something to offer in England.

10. Josh Dasilva

Injuries derailed Dasilva’s momentum at Brentford, and he’s been sidelined since early 2024 with a serious knee issue. But at 26, his technical ability and age make him an intriguing free agent option.

9. Dele Alli

Once an England starlet, Alli’s decline has been dramatic. Released by Como after just 10 minutes of game time, his future remains uncertain. Still only 29, he could thrive again under the right manager.

8. Lorenzo Insigne

Insigne was once a Napoli icon, but his MLS adventure flopped. With just one goal in his last 12 matches, any suitor will need to proceed with caution. But his left foot and experience could still turn heads.

7. Josh Brownhill

After a stellar season with Burnley, Brownhill surprisingly didn’t renew his deal. The 29-year-old midfielder offers energy, goals, and leadership, though interest from Saudi Arabia may complicate his future.

6. Sergio Reguilon

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Reguilon’s career at Spurs fizzled out, with unsuccessful loans to Man United and Brentford. The 28-year-old still has pace and could be a solution for any club facing a left-back crisis.

5. Patrick Bamford

After emotional farewell posts from Leeds, Bamford is seeking a new home. The 31-year-old isn’t the prolific striker he once was but might serve well as an experienced backup for a lower-table team.

4. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Injuries have plagued Oxlade-Chamberlain, now 32, who just parted ways with Besiktas. His versatility remains valuable, and a return to England—possibly the Championship—could help him reset.

3. Hakim Ziyech

Ziyech dazzled at Ajax but never settled at Chelsea or in Qatar. With 14 goals and 13 assists in 107 games for the Blues, he’s got quality. A creative spark for a newly promoted side?

2. Takehiro Tomiyasu

Released by Arsenal due to persistent injuries, Tomiyasu is still only 26. Reports link him to AC Milan, but his versatility could also attract Premier League sides needing defensive depth.

1. Christian Eriksen

Despite some solid displays for Manchester United, Eriksen was released in 2025. The 33-year-old playmaker still has a lot to offer and could bring veteran leadership and creativity to clubs like Brentford or West Ham.