Overview
- A record 66 Premier League players will be out of contract this summer, opening up significant free-agent opportunities for clubs.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is confirmed to leave Liverpool and is widely expected to join Real Madrid after the season ends.
- Kevin De Bruyne will depart Manchester City as a free agent after not being offered a new contract.
- Christian Eriksen is set to leave Manchester United, while Thomas Partey appears likely to renew his contract with Arsenal.
- Free transfers are becoming a critical strategy for clubs navigating Financial Fair Play constraints and budget limitations.