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:
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.
13. Axel Tuanzebe - Manchester United
25yo centre-back - The Old Trafford academy graduate will move on this summer after 17 years at the club. Has always been on the fringes of the first-team, while gaining valuable experience during loan spells at Aston Villa, Italian giants Napoli and most recently EFL Championship side Stoke City. Would be an eye-catching signing for either half of the Glasgow divide. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
14. Matt Ritchie - Newcastle United
33yo right-sided midfielder - A very experienced player entering the latter stages of his career, Ritchie has played only 35 minutes of Premier League football this season and his campaign was ended by injury last month. Has previously been linked with a move north of the border. | Getty Images
15. Ashley Young - Aston Villa
37yo left-back - The former England international will be released by the Midlands club at the end of this month, despite admitting he had hoped to earn a new deal. Possess excellent technical ability and versatility down the left flank. Knows the inverted full-back role particularly well. | Getty Images