Which Premier League players could leave on a free in summer?
Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood is enjoying his 13th season in the Premier League, but his recent performances at the City Ground may have caught the attention of overseas clubs.
He joined Forest on loan from Newcastle in January 2023, signed a permanent deal that summer and has gone from strength to strength.
The 33-year-old New Zealand forward Wood has scored 10 league goals this season, becoming the third-placed Forest team in European football.
Another in-form player facing an uncertain future is Amad Diallo.
The 22-year-old Ivory Coast winger has emerged as a rising star under Manchester United’s Rúben Amorim.
Diallo has excelled on the right in Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation and is certain to be offered a new deal to stay at Old Trafford, although United have an option to extend for another year.
Thomas Partey He was a mainstay in Arsenal’s midfield when Arteta first took over, but he missed most of last season due to injury.
Could the 31-year-old Ghana international, now in his fifth season at the Emirates Stadium, be allowed to leave due to health concerns?
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson Another player whose career has been cut short by injury, but when healthy, the 32-year-old remains a reliable and proven finisher.
25-year-old left back from Crystal Palace Tyrik MitchellNewcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff27. Southampton 27-year-old full-back Kyle Walker Peters and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire31 and Victor LindelofSomeone else, 30, may answer the call in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Premier League clubs are also gearing up to compete for several high-profile targets currently operating overseas.
Bayern Munich has three players who are attractive options, including Canadian defender Alphonso Davis24, midfielder Joshua Kimmich29, winger Leroy Sane28 years old, all contracts expire in the summer.
The trio have been linked with Premier League clubs over the past 12 months, with the chance to bring them in along with Bayer Leverkusen’s 28-year-old defender on a free transfer Jonathan Towerit can be hard to say no.
French and Canadian striker Jonathan DavidThe 24-year-old is yet to agree new terms with Lille. He is Ligue 1’s top scorer with 11 goals in 15 appearances. He is also a club teammate and midfielder. Angel GomezThe 24-year-old could also return to England when his contract expires.
