The end of the season is upon us, and while business on the pitch has been wrapped up, the serious stuff is only just beginning behind the scenes. And for those who are out of contract this summer, that will take on a particular urgency now as they enter the final month of their respective deals.
A host of big-name stars are potentially into their last 30 days with their current employers, cranking up both the intensity of negotiations over potential renewals and interest from clubs sniffing around for a free transfer.
Such is the stature of a lot of these names - both in their prime and coming towards the twilight of their respective careers - that some of 2025's most significant moves may cost absolutely nothing, with Kylian Mbappe's 2024 blockbuster free transfer to Real Madrid setting a precedent.
Below, GOAL ranks the best 2025 potential free agents who can negotiate a transfer...