THE transfer window slammed shut last night with Premier League clubs having forked out more than £3bn in fees.

Despite having three months to conduct their business, several clubs as they aimed to complete their squads.

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For those that failed, and perhaps are short of a few quid, plenty of high-profile players remain without a club after being released.

Among them is former superstar , who cost the Red Devils a then-world record £89million in 2016.

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The midfielder attempted to revive his career at Monaco following a drugs ban, but finds himself without a club after being following just six appearances for the side.

Also seeking employment are former stars , and .

FILES-FBL-FRA-LIGUE1-MONACOPaul Pogba departed Monaco after just six appearances Credit: AFP Nottingham Forest v Manchester City - Premier LeagueOleksandr Zinchenko endured a disappointing campaign last term Credit: Getty

Zinchenko, 29, left Arsenal for in February following an ill-fated loan at .

The Ukrainian managed just 20 minutes of action for Ajax before suffering a knee ligament injury, with the Amsterdam side subsequently declining their option to extend his deal by 12 months.

Sterling, meanwhile, spent the 2024-25 season on loan at the Emirates from before finally leaving Stamford Bridge last year.

After a disappointing spell at , the former stalwart is now available again.

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Goalkeeper Neto spent the 2024-25 campaign backing up at the Gunners before heading to Botafogo.

The veteran has since left the Brazilian side and finds himself available again.

has found himself without a club since leaving Manchester United, with neither Chelsea or deciding to make loan deals permanent in recent seasons.

The ex-England winger may not find himself without a club for much longer, however, with reports claiming that he is .

PEC Zwolle v Feyenoord - Dutch EredivisieRaheem Sterling had a spell at Feyenoord last term Credit: Getty SC Freiburg v Aston Villa FC - UEFA Europa League Final 2026Jadon Sancho helped Aston Villa to Europa League success Credit: Getty

Another ex-Man Utd wide man available is , following a spell in Mexico.

The Frenchman bagged just one goal in 21 appearances for Monterrey, but still just 30-years-old, he could pop up again in European football.

Martial’s fellow former wonderkid is free to find a new team after having his .

Sanches, who infamously during his Swansea stint in 2017, managed just 27 appearances in four years at PSG and spent recent campaigns on loan at , and Panathinaikos.

is also a free agent after being released by at the end of last season.

The Malian, 30, played 11 times for Spurs last term and was linked with earlier this summer.

America v Olimpia - CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026Anthony Martial played in Mexico last term Credit: Getty Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Premier LeagueYves Bissouma played 11 times for Tottenham in the 2025-26 campaign Credit: Getty

Dani Carvajal and are both available after being released by at the end of last season.

The former, 34, has been linked with hometown club Leganes, while the latter has been at a loose end since playing for at the World Cup.

Their former Los Blancos team-mate is also available after leaving Al-Hilal.

The 38-year-old was released following the signing of , and it has been claimed that he could retire.

Another high-profile exit from a Saudi club was that of from after three years.

The Algerian, 35, could stay in the Middle East and has been linked with Al-Shabab.

is available after leaving following 77 goals in 134 appearances for the Istanbul giants.

And if a club is chasing a centre-back they could swoop for ex-Brighton ace Adam Webster, although potential suitors including have so far been put off by the defender’s injury woes.

: Saudi Pro League - Al Fateh v Al HilalKarim Benzema could retire from football after leaving Al-Hilal Credit: Reuters