The six free agent midfielders from the Championship still without a club - including former Man United, Aston Villa, Man City, Burnley and Preston players

With teams unable to make transfers until the January window, some may look to the free agent market. Players can still be signed providing there is space available in their respective squads.

Free agents can prove useful to clubs who are struggling with injuries or for teams who were unable to get their desired business completed before the end of the transfer window.

On Tuesday, Hearts signed former Leeds United and Hull winger Robert Snodgrass on a season-long contract.

The 34-year-old was a free agent after leaving Luton Town in the summer and his move highlights the talent that still exists amongst players who were released at the end of last season.

Here we run through the midfielders released by Championship sides who are available with the transfer window shut…

Josh Harrop – The most recent name to join the list of free agent Championship midfielders after being released by Preston on deadline day. The 26-year-old joined North End from Manchester United back in 2017 and went on to make 95 appearances, scoring 13 goals.

Leandro Bacuna – The ex-Aston Villa man, who can also play in defence, moved to Cardiff City in January 2019. After four goals in 109 appearances he left the club at the end of last campaign.

Lukas Rupp – The midfielder has been keeping his fitness up by working with a Shaolin monk since leaving Norwich City. He spent two-and-a-half years with the Canaries, helping them earn promotion in 2020-21.

Dale Stephens – The 33-year-old was reportedly training with Brighton last month following his release from Burnley. He joined the Clarets from Brighton in 2020.

Grant Ward – The player was released by Blackpool in the summer but did make an appearance for them in pre-season. He was also on trial at Reading last month. Blackpool played him as a trialist again as their development squad played Accrington Stanley in the Central League Cup yesterday.

Jacob Davenport – The ex-Manchester City youngster spent four years at Blackburn Rovers before leaving the club. He was previously being targeted by Scottish clubs Hearts and Aberdeen.