The transfer window is closed, yet 15 prominent football players are now free agents, available for immediate transfers. Ranked by Transfermarkt value, the list features World Cup winner Paul Pogba, whose Monaco tenure was impacted by a drugs ban and injuries. Tanguy Ndombele, a former Tottenham player, is also available at 29. Raphael Guerreiro recently left Bayern Munich, with Roma, AC Milan, and Olympiacos showing interest. Wilfried Zaha and Mauro Icardi, both ex-Galatasaray forwards, are seeking new clubs; Icardi is linked to Everton and Tottenham. Anthony Martial, formerly of Manchester United, is a free agent, with Russian clubs reportedly keen. Riyad Mahrez, previously at Al-Ahli, is expected to move to Qatar. Karim Benzema, after departing Al-Hilal, is linked with Everton and Bayer Leverkusen, while Rio Ferdinand suggested Manchester United. Oleksandr Zinchenko, from Ajax, is recovering from a torn knee ligament. Jadon Sancho, whose Manchester United contract expired, is attracting interest from Aston Villa and other Premier League teams.
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