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.
9. Joe Bryan
Millwall have not renewed the experienced left-back's contract. | Alex Davidson/Getty Images
10. Myles Peart-Harris
The attacking midfielder has seen his short stint at Oxford United come to an end. | Leila Coker/Getty Images
11. Alfie Harrison
Newcastle United have released the 20-year-old playmaker, who they signed from Manchester City's youth system. | George Wood/Getty Images
12. Jamal Lewis
Preston North End gave the left-back a new deal in December, but it was only a short-term one. | Barrington Coombs/PA Wire