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As the The 2026 summer transfer window opens, continues to see a notable number large pool of high‑profile players remain unattached, prompting clubs across Europe to scout the free‑agent pool. Early reports list free agents. Mohamed Salah, Georginio Wijnaldum, Jadon Sancho, Dusan Vlahovic, Vlahović, Julian Brandt, Fabinho, John Stones and Yves Bissouma among those without contracts. remain unattached, prompting clubs across Europe and the Middle East to monitor their availability. Belgian side Union Saint‑Gilloise in particular is has been especially active, signing seven newcomers and targeting additional talent adding Belgian youngster Ilan Hurtevent and South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng, while an €2 million bid for Bosnian striker Samed Bazdar was rejected. The club’s further targets include Promise David, Kevin Rodriguez and Marc Giger, with other teams such as Promise David Sturm Graz and Kevin Rodriguez. The following day, AIK also scouting the market. Salah now tops the free‑agent list after departing leaving Liverpool, with reported negotiations involving Turkish side Beşiktaş and interest from clubs in Europe and the Middle East, including reported talks with Beşiktaş. Other prominent Gulf. Fellow free agents include Riyad Mahrez, Ahmed Hegazi and Mohamed Elneny. Elneny are also attracting attention. Simultaneously, speculation intensifies around Manchester City midfielder Rodri, whose Rodri is linked to a possible move to Real Madrid is linked to Madrid, where personal‑terms discussions, discussions are said to be underway, while City weigh retaining him. Recent Bosman activity shows clubs beginning to fill gaps: Tottenham Hotspur secured Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi; Real Madrid added Ibrahima Konaté and Bernardo Silva; Chicago Fire signed Robert Lewandowski; and Trabzonspor completed a headline‑grabbing free transfer for Salah. Despite these signings, a long list of unattached stars—including Vlahović, Leon Goretzka, Philippe Coutinho, Sergio Ramos, Dele Alli, Andrea Belotti and Raphael Guerreiro—remains on the player. Overall, market as clubs are evaluating experienced, fee‑free players continue to strengthen shape their squads ahead of the new season.