A new era is being ushered in at Sheffield Wednesday following the long-awaited completion of a takeover.
Arise Capital Partners have pulled the Owls out of administration, months after they were plunged into it by the end of Dejphon Chansiri’s disastrous reign.
Focus can now return to footballing matters and the Hillsborough faithful will be hoping to see a League One promotion push mounted.
Wednesday will be operating under some financial constraints, but will not have the huge disadvantage of a points deduction to contend with.
Most clubs are tempted by the free agent market at some point, but Wednesday’s budgetary limitations may make entering it quite the appealing prospect.
There are bargains to pick up following the publication of retained lists up and down the country - and here are 21 unattached players Wednesday could target.
1. Dan Barlaser
Middlesbrough have released the former Rotherham United midfielder following his season on loan at Hibernian. | George Wood/Getty Images
2. Conor Chaplin
Ipswich Town have not retained the 29-year-old playmaker following his loan stint at Portsmouth. | Chris Radburn/PA Wire
3. George Johnston
The 27-year-old centre-back captained Bolton Wanderers to victory in the League One play-off final but a new contract has not been signed. | Nigel French/PA Wire
4. Matthew Craig
After loan spells at Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley and Mansfield Town, the 23-year-old midfielder has been released by Tottenham Hotspur. | Alex Davidson/Getty Images