Some of Blackpool’s signings during the summer are a fine example of this, with several players joining following the expiration of their contracts elsewhere.
Despite being nearly halfway through the season, there’s still a number of notable individuals who are yet to find a club for the current campaign.
Here’s some of the free agents who are available with EFL experience:
1. Which players are currently looking for a new club?
A number of players are currently available as free agents. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
2. Connor Wickham
Connor Wickham has experienced life at a number of clubs- with the most recent being Cardiff City. Throughout his career he's scored 70 goals in 306 professional appearances. Photo: Pete Norton
3. Josh Onomah
Former Tottenham Hotspur and England U21s midfielder Josh Onomah has been without a club since departing Preston North End in the summer. The 26-year-old spent five months at Deepdale following his release from Fulham. Photo: Catherine Ivill
4. Matty Longstaff
Matty Longstaff has been without a club since being released by Newcastle in the summer. His past experience in the EFL involved stints on loan with Mansfield Town and Colchester United. His brother Sean has previously spent time at Bloomfield Road. Photo: Gualter Fatia
5. Luke Amos
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luke Amos has been without a club since departing QPR in the summer. During his time at Loftus Road, he briefly worked under Neil Critchley. Photo: Stephen Pond
6. Gary Madine
Gary Madine has been linked with a return to Blackpool a few times, but Neil Critchley has already stated no conversations have taken place- with the striker just undertaking his rehabilitation from injury with the club. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns