Scottish free agents still on the market could bolster Scottish Premiership squads, with some top players available despite the transfer window having closed. With Rangers manager Philippe Clement and Hibernian counterpart David Gray keeping an eye on potential signings, it is no surprise that some of the top clubs are exploring the possibility of snapping up these unattached players.
The list of available Scottish players includes the likes of Kemar Roofe, Stuart Armstrong, John Fleck, and Ryan Jack, who are all yet to find new clubs after being released from their previous teams. Add to that the experienced talents of Mats Hummels, Sergio Ramos, Juan Mata, and Mario Balotelli – released by Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, Vissel Kobe, and Adana Demirspor, respectively – and you have a veritable feast of options for Scottish Premiership clubs looking to enhance their squads.
One name that might stick out on the list is Brandon Williams, the 23-year-old left-back who has just parted ways with Manchester United and has previously been linked with Rangers. Then there’s center-back Filip Benkovic, who joined Celtic on a season-long loan from Leicester City but had his contract terminated early by Udinese.
Other intriguing options include Paul Dummett, a former St Mirren loanee who is being linked with Portsmouth after being released by Newcastle United, and Scott Fraser, who has been linked with Dundee following his release by Charlton Athletic.
With such top talent still up for grabs, the question on everyone’s lips is: who might Scottish Premiership managers turn to in order to fill problem positions?
Goalkeepers and Defenders: Limited Options for Scottish Clubs
It is no secret that finding experienced free agent goalkeepers is not always an easy task, and with the transfer window now closed, the market has become increasingly competitive. One notable exception is Mark Birighitti, who has not played competitively since May last year when Dundee United lost to Livingston. However, Birighitti failed to make an impression during his brief emergency loan to Kilmarnock in January.
The defensive lineup is a little more encouraging, with the likes of Ryan Fredericks, a 31-year-old former Premier League player released by Bournemouth and Ryan’s Scottish roots through his grandfather, a possible signing. Barry Douglas also comes into consideration as a possible left-back option, having announced his release from his most recent stint at Lech Poznan in the Ekstraklasa.
Older, experienced defensive heads include Liam Cooper, who is presently out of a club following his release by Leeds United and available for transfer. FC Copenhagen and former St Mirren player, Charles Dunne, 31, is also looking for a new team.
Midfielders: A Plethora of Talent Available
When it comes to finding midfield talent, the options are plentiful for Scottish Premiership clubs. It is the right side of 30 for some of the standout names that might prove difficult, but that does not make them any less appealing. One case in point is Stuart Armstrong, who, having parted company with promoted Southampton, was on trial at Brentford. Fellow Scotland cap Ryan Jack, released from Rangers after impressing previously in these trials was recently spotted in the St. Mirren stand.
At the slightly lower end, under-the-radar, Adrien Rabiot the previous winter guest who is out for transfers still leads this high-caliber team. Unsworth believes Scottish players need talent like Ryan Fredericks, who can contribute to improvement by both experienced individuals to develop a high-power teamwork on soccer team’s career at their former clubs. Scott Fraser may only have had four starting lineups for his on-loan Hibernian group, however he has his connections in at the heart of his hometown which Dundee linked, is out and returning to find transfer fees for the market; Also, another local hero to do is to search for his dream clubs of Charlton Athletic.
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