Free Agent XI: Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool cast-offs among Prem’s available talent

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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.