While Scottish Premiership clubs are currently focused on navigating the choppy waters of the January transfer window, there are a host of players wondering what the future holds as they enter the final months of their contracts.
Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, and Hibs all have key players who are now able to discuss pre-contract agreements with other clubs. Meanwhile, cut-price deals are also being mulled over by clubs to ensure they don’t lose their players for nothing in six months.
While some may thrash out new deals in the coming weeks, others will depart for pastures new when the season ends. But who are the best Scottish Premiership players out of contract in the summer of 2026?
5. Liam Kelly - Rangers
A regular starter with Motherwell before his move to Rangers two summers ago, he's had to be content playing back up to Jack Butland during his time at Ibrox. The Scotland international is still just 29 years old and offers experience, shot-stopping ability, and leadership to any club looking for a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. | SNS Group
6. Cammy Devlin - Hearts
The Aussie midfielder is a potential Player of the Year candidate after his excellent first half of the campaign at Tynecastle. Agonisingly ruled out for the next six to eight weeks, the league leaders will be forced to cope without him for the bulk of their upcoming games. Out of contract in the summer, reports claim the club is hoping to agree a new deal with him if possible, but the 27-year-old won't be short of interest from elsewhere. | SNS Group
7. Elie Youan - Hibs
The enigmatic Frenchman has dazzled at times during his Easter Road stay, but has found consistency hard to come by. A target for Legia Warsaw in the summer, Hibs could choose to sell him in January as opposed to losing him for free in the summer. However, if he remains in the capital, his current deal expires at the end of the campaign. | SNS Group
8. Mikael Mandron - St Mirren
The former Sunderland academy product has been an excellent signing for Stephen Robinson, scoring 30 goals in all competitions following his arrival in 2023. His performance during the 4-1 victory over Motherwell in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final will likely go down in Paisley folklore, and the club will hope to keep him around for a little while longer. The 31-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, though, and will be viewed by many as an attractive signing as a free agent. | SNS Group