Get to know the big European players who are still free to join other clubs
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Paul Pogba (left) and Gareth Bale (right) are still at the top of the list of the most expensive transfers ever. |
Brunomossy Some of the biggest names in Europe are as free players this summer as their contracts at their current clubs expire. Will Paul Pogba return to Juventus? What will life be like after Real Madrid for Gareth Bale? And where could Christian Eriksen end up in the future? BBC Sport is closely monitoring the selection of names that are preparing to find new employers for next season.
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Gareth Bale, Current club: Real Madrid |
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Paul Pogba, Current club: Manchester United |
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Christian Eriksen Current club: Brentford |
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Jesse Lingard Current club: Manchester United |
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Ousmane Dembele, In his day Ousmane Dembele is one of the most exciting strikers in world football Current club: Barcelona. |
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Edinson Cavani, Current club: Manchester United |
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Fernandinho, Fernandinho joined Manchester City from Shakhtar Donetsk for £ 34m in 2013 |