Top Football Free Agents to Watch in July 2025

Discover the top football players becoming free agents in July 2025, including key names from the Premier League and major European clubs.

In the world of football, the end of June marks a significant period as numerous players' contracts expire, making them free agents. This status allows them to negotiate and sign with any club that offers them a deal. Here’s a detailed look at the players who will be free agents on 1 July 2025, focusing on the Premier League and major European clubs.

Premier League Free Agents

  • Arsenal: Thomas Partey
  • Aston Villa: Kortney Hause
  • Brentford: Josh Dasilva, Ben Mee
  • Chelsea: Lucas Bergstrom
  • Manchester United: Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof
  • West Ham: Michail Antonio, Vladimir Coufal, Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Danny Ings

European Clubs Free Agents

  • Atletico Madrid: Cesar Azpilicueta, Reinildo, Axel Witsel
  • Barcelona: Wojciech Szczesny
  • Real Madrid: Luka Modric, Lucas Vasquez, Jesus Vallejo
  • Juventus: Marko Arnautovic
  • Bayern Munich: Thomas Muller, Sven Ulreich

Scottish Premiership Free Agents

  • Celtic: Greg Taylor
  • Rangers: Adam Devine, Tom Lawrence, Ianis Hagi

Football League Free Agents

  • Championship: Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United), Aaron Connolly (Milwall)
  • League One: Will Collar (Stockport), Michael Craig (Reading)
  • League Two: Ryan Broom (Fleetwood), George Cox (Swindon)

This list highlights the potential for significant moves in the upcoming transfer window, with many players poised to make an impact at new clubs. Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window progresses.

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