Every Premier League stars who can leave for free in 2027

The summer transfer window closed in early September and for some Premier League players, they have fewer than 12 months remaining on their contracts and can leave for free in 2027. Arsenal are seeking to retain their firsttop flighttitle for more than 20 years and will be hoping to have secured back-to-back successes by May.

With the January transfer window coming up, players who have deals which expire in the summer can already put the wheels in motion to join their next club if it is abroad by signing a pre-contract agreement. As things stand, there are currently 79 players across the 20 Premier League clubs that could walk away for nothing at the end of next June, including the likes of Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Manchester United's Luke Shaw.

Advert The below list gives the players whose deals are currently due to run out next summer, as well as any known options that could extend the contracts, though any loan deals are not included. This tracker will be updated when clubs or players confirm changes.

Premier League players out of contract in 2027 by club Arsenal No senior first-team players are currently confirmed as out of contract in 2027 at Arsenal. Aston Villa Emi Buendia - Attacking midfield - base contract expires 30 June 2027 Option - No confirmed option to extend.

Status - Club announcement from January 2025 but reports suggestnegotiations are taking place over a contract extension. Victor Lindelof - Central defender - base contract expires 30 June 2027 Option - No confirmed option to extend.

Status - Reports suggest talks are progressing over a new contract. Ross Barkley - Central midfield - base contract expires 30 June 2027 Option - No confirmed option to extend.

Tyrone Mings - Central defender - base contract expires 30 June 2027 Option - No confirmed option to extend. Status - Report confirming last extension running until 2027.

Marco Bizot - Goalkeeper - base contract expires 30 June 2027 Option - No confirmed option to extend. Bournemouth Fraser Forster - Goalkeeper - base contract expires 30 June 2027 Option - No confirmed option to extend.

Adam Smith - Full-back - base contract expires 30 June 2027 Option - No confirmed option to extend. Brentford Rico Henry - Left-back - extended contract expires 30 June 2027 Option - Latest contract option exercised.