5 players who continue without a team

The market faces its last month with world-class players on unemployment

Mario Roldán Martínez | 3 Aug 2026 | 16.30
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<p>Mohamed Salah ended his contract with Liverpool / Getty Images</p>
<p>Mohamed Salah ended his contract with Liverpool / Getty Images</p>

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Free agents become a market opportunity when there is one month left until the closing of the summer transfer window in Europe. Players like Mohamed Salah, Dušan Vlahović, Jadon Sancho, Leon Goretzka, and Franck Kessié remain without a team and can sign immediately with any club without the need to pay a transfer fee. 

The absence of a transfer fee makes these free agents particularly attractive options, although their salaries and signing bonuses continue to be the main obstacles in resolving their future. In several cases, there have been discussions with various clubs, but none have yet been finalized. 

The most high-profile free agents: Salah and Vlahović lead the list

Mohamed Salah, at 34 years old, leads the free agent market after ending his time at Liverpool. The Egyptian international, valued at around 22 million euros according to Transfermarkt, has been linked with several destinations in recent weeks. However, negotiations with Beşiktaş broke down due to economic differences, and the winger continues to consider new offers. 

The other big name is Dušan Vlahović. The Serbian striker, aged 26, is the player with the highest market value among those without a contract, with a valuation close to 35 million euros. In recent days, it has emerged that he still wants to play for Barcelona, although he also has other offers on the table and will have to decide on his future shortly. 

Dusan Vlahovic aspires to play in Barcelona / Getty Images

Sancho, Goretzka, and Kessié complete a list with international experience

Among the group formed by Sancho, Goretzka, Kessié, the case of Jadon Sancho is also noteworthy. The English winger, aged 26, remains free after ending his last spell and continues to be one of the most sought-after attackers available, with an approximate market value of 18 million euros

In midfield, we have Leon Goretzka and Franck Kessié. The German international, at 31 years old, is in negotiations with various clubs after becoming a free agent, and his high salary demands have slowed down any definitive agreement. 

On the other hand, Kessié, aged 29, also remains without a destination despite having a significant international reputation. The former Milan midfielder is among the most experienced players available to strengthen any squad without the need for a transfer fee. 

The market enters its decisive phase

With the market closing in, free agents have an advantage over other players: they can negotiate directly with any club and sign as soon as they reach an economic agreement. For Salah, Vlahović, Sancho, Goretzka, Kessié, the coming weeks will be decisive in determining whether they find a new destination before the market ends or prolong their situation without a team.

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