In a world where £200million is the going rate for football's best talent, the ability to snap up a top player on a free transfer is, well, priceless.



Over the last few seasons we have seen a handful of superstars move to big clubs for nothing after winding their contracts down, with the likes of Bayern Munich nabbing Robert Lewandowski from bitter rivals Dortmund in 2014 a prime example.

But next summer could see some of the most valuable stars ever become free agents, and players with six months left on their deals are able to speak with interested parties from January 1.

Sportsmail looks at the biggest names out of contract next year, assessing what their future holds and which clubs they could end up at.

Real Madrid

Luka Modric

Last year's Ballon d'Or winner has quickly become one of the highest-rated players on the planet after helping Los Blancos to four Champions League triumphs and one La Liga title.


Surrounded by Galacticos at Madrid, he quickly realised his full potential with his key passes and bursting runs forward, but now at the age of 34 he represents an incredible deal on a free and would likely still start for most top sides.

It's been reported that Real are looking to move Modric on and focus on a younger generation of talent and a transfer to Serie A looks most likely, with both Inter and AC Milan rumoured to be interested in snapping him up.

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