
The 2026-27 Premier League season is fast approaching, but several players have yet to secure their club futures. According to BBC Sport, notable players such as John Stones, Mohamed Salah, and Jadon Sancho are among those without contracts.
John Stones, 32, has left Manchester City after a decade at the club, where he won 15 major trophies. Despite recent injury issues, Stones was picked for England by Thomas Tuchel and has been linked with former club Everton and Italian giants AC Milan.
Mohamed Salah, 33, has also left Liverpool after a turbulent few months. His relationship with former boss Arne Slot appeared to disintegrate, and he has been linked with a move to Turkish club Besiktas.
Jadon Sancho, 26, has had a difficult time since joining Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for £73m in 2021. He has spent the last two and a half years on loan, most recently at Aston Villa following a lackluster period at Chelsea. Sancho has reportedly received an offer from Qatari side Al-Rayyan.
In other sports news, LeBron James has officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers. The 41-year-old superstar, who has won four championships with Miami (two), Cleveland, and the Lakers, is now a member of the 76ers roster. "I can't believe this is my life," James said in a statement accompanying the announcement.
Meanwhile, Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland has been hailed as a hero for his performance in the VM. Despite being clubless after his contract with Spanish club Sevilla expired, Nyland has received interest from several clubs. Frode Grodås, the national team's goalkeeper coach, expressed his joy at Nyland's recognition and confirmed that several clubs are interested in signing him.
As the Premier League season approaches, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these player movements and contract situations will play out.
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