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.
17. Brendan Galloway
Nearly five years after joining Plymouth Argyle, the 30-year-old defender is seeking pastures new. | David Rogers/Getty Images
18. Danny Ings
The veteran marksman has not been retained by Sheffield Wednesday's Steel City rivals Sheffield United. | Richard Sellers/PA Wire
19. Samuel Silvera
Middlesbrough are not keeping hold of the versatile wideman. | Naomi Baker/Getty Images
20. Przemyslaw Placheta
The 28-year-old winger is not staying at Oxford United beyond the expiry of his deal. | Alex Burstow/Getty Images