Mikel, Yaya & 9 others available on a Bosman free transfer
Mikel, Yaya & 9 others available on a Bosman free transfer
Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel leads the pack of ten other world's best players available on a Bosman free transfer in 2017.
Some of the game's biggest stars see their contracts expire in the summer, but from January 1 they can sign pre-contract deals with overseas clubs.
As the winter transfer window draws near, some of the game's biggest stars whose contracts expire in the summer (with six months left on their deal) from January 1, are allowed to talk to clubs outside of the country they play in.
The players are free to sign pre-contract agreements and begin to negotiate their next move – or their club could come in with a late contract extension.
So from Mikel, Terry, Santi Cazorla, to Arjen Robben and Pepe, here are some of the best and biggest names who could be moving away from their current clubs next month.
Some of the game's biggest stars see their contracts expire in the summer, but from January 1 they can sign pre-contract deals with overseas clubs.
As the winter transfer window draws near, some of the game's biggest stars whose contracts expire in the summer (with six months left on their deal) from January 1, are allowed to talk to clubs outside of the country they play in.
The players are free to sign pre-contract agreements and begin to negotiate their next move – or their club could come in with a late contract extension.
So from Mikel, Terry, Santi Cazorla, to Arjen Robben and Pepe, here are some of the best and biggest names who could be moving away from their current clubs next month.
John Obi Mikel - Chelsea, aged 29
Mikel has been a out of favor at Stamford Bridge this season since the arrival of Antonio Conte and will most certainly depart in the summer, if not next month.
Chinese Super League teams, Marseille in France, Italian giants Inter Milan and even Jose Mourinho's Manchester United have been linked with the Rio Olympics Bronze medalist who has been at Chelsea since 2006.
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Yaya Youre (33) - Manchester City
After being initially frozen out by new Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, the towering Ivorian midfielder has forced his way back into the team and Guardiola’s good books.
The Ivorian has said he wants a new deal at the Etihad, but his manager could see otherwise and get fresh faces and younger legs in, meaning clubs will surely be queuing up for the signature of the four-time Africa Footballer of the Year.
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John Terry (36) – Chelsea
Chelsea skipper was set to leave last season, but was offered a one-year extension at the 11th hour – however under Antonio Conte, the Blues' longest serving player has found game time hard to come by.
Clubs from mega-rich China are already sniffing around as it appears this year is surely his last after a magnificent 18 year professional career at Stamford Bridge which could end with another title win.
Xabi Alonso (35) - Bayern Munich
Last season when Bayern signed ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid star Alonso to a contract extension, many assumed that it would be the last contract for the Spanish maestro at the Allianz Arena.
But the German giants could tie him down to yet another some typically superb performances this campaign - but if they don't in time, he is free to head elsewhere.
Santi Cazorla - Arsenal, aged 32
Arsene Wenger confirmed recently that Arsenal will look to extend Cazorla’s contract by one year and keep the Spaniard at the Gunners until 2018. But with his injury troubles, many Arsenal fans feel may feel its time to let him go.
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Other players available in Bosman free include;
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (35) - Manchester United
Daniele De Rossi (33) - Roma
Arjen Robben (32) - Bayern Munich
Michael Carrick (35) - Manchester United
Jesus Navas (31) - Manchester City
Pepe (33) - Real Madrid
