Tuesday 17/February/2026 – 02:36 AM
With the curtain falling on the winter transfer period, attention began to turn towards the summer Mercato, which promises a lot of excitement, as a number of major English Premier League clubs face the risk of losing their mainstays for free with the expiration of their contracts.
Interestingly, all the top clubs, with the exception of Arsenal and Chelsea, have resonant names in their starting lineups whose contracts have not yet been renewed. (According to TEAMTALK website)
Stars in the English Premier League are close to leaving
In Manchester, the situation seems thorny; City duo Bernardo Silva (31 years old) and John Stones (32 years old) are approaching the end of their journeys, while United faces the dilemma of the departure of defensive rock Harry Maguire (33 years old) and Brazilian midfield star Casemiro (34 years old).
As for Anfield, Liverpool is racing against time to secure the future of its defense, as the contracts of Frenchman Ibrahima Konate and full-back Andy Robertson expire, and with the move to Newcastle, captain Kieran Trippier and Fabian Schar stand out as the most prominent threats to leave after a busy career.
In Fulham, winger Harry Wilson and veteran striker Raul Jimenez await their fate before entering the summer as free players.
These names represent tremendous market value and technical experience, which makes the coming months crucial for club managements. Either renew on the players’ terms, or watch their stars leave the walls of the Premier League without financial compensation.
