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:
9. Andros Townsend - Everton
31yo right winger - Plagued by injury setbacks throughout his career, the pacy wide man has spent more than a year out with ACL damage. Now back training on grass and building up his fitness, it remains unclear whether Sean Dyche will decide to offer Townsend a new contract. If not, he could be a good free addition if he can rediscover his best form. | Getty Images
10. Nathaniel Clyne - Crystal Palace
32yo right-back - Former England international right-back racked up 23 starts in the top flight this season but it is unclear whether he will stay on at Selhurst Park beyond the summer. Still has plenty to offer and could be a very useful signing. | Getty Images
11. Lyle Taylor - Nottingham Forest
33yo striker - One-time Partick Thistle and Falkirk centre forward will be on the lookout for a new club and is already attracting interest from several EFL Championship sides including former loan club Birmingham City. Failed to deliver after earning his big-money move to Forest but his game has undoubtedly progressed since his first stint in Scottish football. | Getty Images
12. Jonny Evans - Leicester City
35yo centre-back - Northern Ireland international is still pondering his next move after suffering relegation with Leicester City. The club captain struggled for fitness during the final run of fixtures but has made over 150 appearances for the Foxes and would bring strong leadership qualities with him. | Getty Images