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?
9. James Tavernier - Rangers
After almost 11 years of service and 138 goals in all competitions, could the long-serving skipper's time at Ibrox finally come to an end in the summer? The 34-year-old has entered the final six months of his deal with Rangers, and has already been linked with a pre-contract move to Panathinaikos in the Greek Super League. | SNS Group
10. Craig Gordon - Hearts
As evidenced by his save of the season contender in the 1-0 win over Dundee, the 43-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down. In line to be Scotland's number one at the World Cup this summer, his current deal at Tynecastle expires ahead of the tournament beginning. Will he extend his career another year or opt to end on a high? Only the Edinburgh-born stopper truly knows. | SNS Group
11. Scott Arfield - Livingston
The 37-year-old signed a short-term deal with Livingston earlier this month after struggling for regular game time at Falkirk. While the Almondvale side could extend that at the end of the campaign, Arfield is currently set to become a free agent in the summer. | SNS Group
12. Kelechi Iheanacho - Celtic
The Nigerian has endured an injury-hit debut season at Celtic Park, having joined the club on a free transfer in September. Out of contract in the summer, the ex-Manchester City player will move on to pastures new if he isn't offered a new deal by the Hoops. | SNS Group