A number of well-known players are available on free transfers this summer after being released by their clubs. Here, Press Association Sport looks at a possible team of out-of-contract Premier League players.
Goalkeeper: Steve Harper, 40
Veteran former Newcastle United goalkeeper has been linked with Sunderland after leaving relegated Hull City.
Right-back: Glen Johnson, 30
Vastly-experienced right-back released by Liverpool just a year after representing England at the World Cup.
Centre-back: Sylvain Distin, 37
Veteran French centre-back is reportedly poised to join Premier League newcomers Bournemouth after being let go by Everton.
Centre-back: Ron Vlaar, 30
Aston Villa are keen to retain the services of the influential Dutch centre-back but his contract situation means he is open to offers from elsewhere.
Left-back: Maynor Figueroa, 32
After seven years in England, the Honduras left-back is surplus to requirements at Hull but hoping to put himself in the shop window at the forthcoming Gold Cup in the United States.
Midfielder: Abou Diaby, 29
French midfielder continues to train at Arsenal but has been released after an injury-marred nine years with the club.
Midfielder: Joey Barton, 32
Controversial midfielder will still believe he can do a job at a high level after leaving Queens Park Rangers following relegation.
Midfielder: Esteban Cambiasso, 34
Leicester are giving one of their star performers from last season time to mull over the offer of a new deal but other clubs are likely to be interested in the experienced Argentinian.
Midfielder: Wilson Palacios, 30
Injuries marred the Honduras international’s four years at Stoke City but a player that once cost Tottenham £12 million could still have time on his side.
Striker: Didier Drogba, 37
Proved in bursts with title-winning Chelsea last season that he remains a formidable proposition and is looking to continue his career at the top level.
Striker: Bobby Zamora, 34
Another released by QPR, the experienced striker showed his enduring quality as recently as April with a stunning goal against West Bromwich Albion.
