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Like Premier League clubs, frightened by the rules of financial fair play in England and rather very discreet since the start of this winter transfer window, many teams now find themselves faced with a difficult equation: strengthening their squad. without significant resources… However, a few days before the transfer market closes, many low-cost opportunities still exist. Currently without a contract, several players are waiting to find a new project to continue their career. Interesting profiles for all sports directors in the football world who have to deal with tight finances. With this in mind, French Football Weekly is offering, this Friday, an eleven – articulated in 4-3-3 – of very good deals to be grabbed before the gong.
Several former faces of Ligue 1…
In the goals, how can we not mention the David de Gea case. Free from any contract since his departure from Manchester United, the 33-year-old Spaniard is still looking for a new challenge. If his contractual situation would allow potential courtiers to save on a transfer fee, his salary can still represent a brake in the negotiations. Approached by Saudi Arabia and various European clubs, the former Red Devils goalkeeper could also decide to hang up his crampons if no door were to open during this final winter stretch. To accompany the Madrid native, Danny Rose would take his place in the left lane of this 0 euro eleven.
Released by Watford in September 2022, the Doncaster full-back could indeed bring his experience at the highest level. An English international (29 caps), played by Tottenham, the 1m73 left-hander has since been missing. Notice to amateurs. In central defense, the Konstantinos Manolas-Mamadou Sakho duo remains promising on paper. If the first mentioned, with a long history in Serie A (AS Roma, Naples), no longer has a club since his departure from Sharjah FC (United Arab Emirates), the second has had a few touches after his breakup of contract with Montpellier. Quoted from the Brazilian D2 and the Amazonas FC club, the former Parisian is also of interest to other European teams as we revealed to you recently. Author of 49 matches in two and a half seasons, Sakho could thus bring his experience and his qualities to a new club.
Salary requirements to take into account
Last protagonist of this inexpensive defense? Kevin Malcuit. Released by Ankaragücü in the Super Lïg in July 2023, the 32-year-old right-back has an interesting profile after stints at Napoli, Fiorentina and great experience in Ligue 1 (Saint-Etienne, Lille). In midfield, the name of Yann M’Vila is also a good deal. The former Greens player is still looking for a new project, having not played again since his time at Olympiakós Piraeus. To accompany it, Xeka also has the advantage of being free. Rather interesting during his outings with Stade Rennais or even LOSC, the former Dijon FCO midfielder could help a team looking for a profile capable of being present in the duel and endowed with a certain technical facility. Finally, to complete this midfield, Jesse Lingard would be aligned in an attacking midfielder role.
Having played for Manchester United, Leicester, Brighton and West Ham, the England international (32 caps, 6 goals) is now on the sidelines since his departure from Nottingham Forest. Offered in Ligue 1, the native of Warrington also remains strongly linked to FC Barcelona, always looking for good deals on the market. While waiting to see if the 31-year-old Englishman will join Catalonia, the attack of this unprecedented eleven is made up of three players well known in Europe. Thus, on the left side, we find Jesé (30 years old). Formerly of the Parisian house, the Spaniard trained at Real Madrid is coming out of a painful experience with Coritiba in Brazil. Lately, Marca announced that Las Palmas, the city of origin of the 1m78 winger, was ready to relaunch him…
On the right wing, Anwar El Ghazi (28 years old) could also push certain leaders to become active between now and the end of the transfer window. Renowned for his liveliness and above-average technical qualities, the one who played under the colors of LOSC, PSV Eindhoven, Aston Villa and Everton is available for 0 euros after being released by Mainz. Finally, after a great career in Europe, Diego Costa decided to take charge of Botafogo in Brazil. But at 35, the attacker now finds himself free and on the market. Motivated by the idea of offering himself a new challenge, the former Atlético de Madrid goalkeeper could also constitute a good pick. Enough to give ideas to clubs, Brazilian or even European, looking for inexpensive, experienced and determined reinforcement. A CV which had recently caught the attention of Cartagena, in the Spanish second division.
The complete eleven of players at 0 euros: David de Gea – Danny Rose, Konstantinos Manolas, Mamadou Sakho, Kévin Malcuit – Yann M’Vila, Xeka, Jesse Lingard – Jesé, Anwar El Ghazi, Diego Costa
Substitutes: Wuilker Fariñez, Santiago Arias, Renyer, Douglas Costa (departing for Fluminense), Josef Martinez, Carlos Vela, Hélder Costa, Santi Mina
