Benzema, Pogba, Sancho and Sterling: What now for football’s free agents?

Ex Real Madrid and Manchester Untied stars, Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho, among post-deadline free agents.The transfer window in Europe may have shut for the summer, but a number of well known players could still make major moves.Even though the next transfer window doesn’t open until January, players without a contract are still able to be signed by clubs in Europe…and indeed across the globe.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4‘I gave everything ⁠I had’: Dzeko retires from Bosnian national teamlist 2 of 4Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantinolist 3 of 4Summer transfers 2026: All to know as Premier League signings break recordslist 4 of 4Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese officialend of listAl Jazeera takes a look at who could still be snapped up – and for free.Paul Pogba – ex-Manchester United and JuventusThe rise and fall of Paul Pogba will forever be one of the great frustrations of his fans and the clubs he played for.The 33-year-old served an 18-month doping ban to March 2025, but injuries have meant he has played little football since and his contract with Monaco was terminated last mon...