We’re now just a week away from the end of the transfer window with clubs scrambling around trying to attract talent in the hope of strengthening their chances of a successful campaign ahead.
But for some the transfer window is not the end. In fact, it can provide a boost in their own hopes of finding employment next season.
The global pandemic has made it harder to players to move around or find a club with pockets deep enough to meet their needs. Such free agents can be forgotten about in the closing days of the window as clubs concentrate on those deals they need to get over the line by September 1.
Here are 11 familiar faces who are still searching around for their next destination...
9. Barrie McKay
The former Rangers ace and one-cap Scotland international has yet to land with another club following his exit from Swansea City. Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson
10. Lee Hodson
The ex-Rangers, Killie and St Mirren utility defender was impressive for Hamilton last season on loan but has yet to land a contract following his Gillingham exit. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
11. Joe Ledley
The 34-year-old would be lucky to find a new deal in English league football or the Scottish top flight after playing just four times for Newport County in League Two last season. Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson