Celtic and Rangers have kick started their summer recruitment drives, with the Ibrox club already signing three players on pre-contracts in recent weeks.
The Hoops are currently searching for a new manager after Ange Postecoglou’s departure to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Scottish champions have been linked with a few players, including talented Norwegian midfielder Odin Thiago Holm.
The free agent market may very well be a place that both Glasgow giants turn to for some bargain deals this summer and there are a number of high-profile names that look set to be released by some of the English Premier League’s top sides.
The question is could they do it on a cold Tuesday night in Dingwall? Here are 15 current out-of-contract Premier League players, set to become free agents, that Celtic or Rangers could look to sign in the transfer window:
5. Anthony Knockaert - Fulham
31yo right winger - His stock may have fallen in recent years but he has proven himself to be capable of being a real threat at Championship level, with Huddersfield Town linked with a move. Was previously instrumental in helping Brighton reach the Premier League and might still bring real quality to the table. Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
6. James Milner - Liverpool
37yo central midfielder - It’s highly unlikely, but the vastly experienced Milner might be keen to end his playing career north of the border. Will have plenty of suitors this summer after his Reds exit was confirmed. An absolute workhorse in the middle of the park, who always gives 110 percent. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. Remi Matthews - Crystal Palace
29yo goalkeeper - Seemingly down the pecking order at Selhurst Park but impressed on a season-long loan spell at St Johnstone, keeping six clean sheets and making a number of important saves for the Perth outfit. Declared he would be open for a return to Scotland but would he be of interest to any of Glasgow’s big two? | Getty Images
8. Jan Paul van Hecke - Brighton & Hove Albion
23yo centre-back - Dutchman was Blackburn Rovers’ Player of the Season after last year’s successful loan spell and was in high demand that summer but Brighton decided to keep hold of him. The defender has struggled for regular game time this term and could be on his way out. | AFP via Getty Images