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.
13. Isaac Hayden
The 31-year-old midfield anchor is set to see his Queens Park Rangers contract expire. | Ben Whitley/PA Wire
14. Shane Duffy
Norwich City have cut the seasoned centre-back loose following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign. | Stephen Pond/Getty Images
15. Lewis Baker
The former Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder is leaving Stoke City. | Adam Davy/PA Wire
16. Jacob Brown
The utility player, who was released by Sheffield Wednesday's academy as a teenager, is leaving Luton Town. | Joe Giddens/PA Wire