Lewandowski, Bernardo Silva and Vlahovic among Europe’s out-of-contract stars who can sign pre-agreements this month

The flip of the 12 months not solely begins a brand new calendar cycle but additionally opens potentialities in Europe for gamers to signal pre-contract agreements with different golf equipment for the 2026-27 season. Among the many most distinguished names with simply six months remaining on their offers are stars from Manchester Metropolis, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

The switch window in Europe’s main leagues additionally opened on Thursday (January 2). Though in these contract expiry instances the development is for agreements to be finalised in the summertime, it’s doable that negotiations might happen to profit each events, with some switch charge concerned.

Robert Lewandowski and Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

A standout performer for Barcelona in latest seasons, Robert Lewandowski has misplaced his place following the arrivals – and brilliance – of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal within the beginning XI. Hansi Flick has not been utilizing the Polish striker within the majority of matches, and there’s a chance he may very well be bought in June or go away Spain with out a charge.

Nonetheless, he isn’t the one Barcelona title within the remaining stretch of his contract. Andreas Christensen additionally sees his deal expire in June, and there’s no indication Barcelona intend to resume both participant’s contract. That is because of the membership’s monetary constraints and, within the Dane’s case, as a result of he has struggled with accidents this season.

Andrew Robertson and Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool)

In 2025, Liverpool needed to cope with key contract renewals to keep away from shedding their principal gamers to the market. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk prolonged their respective offers, however Trent Alexander-Arnold left the membership on a free switch to Actual Madrid.

The Reds might face an analogous situation this 12 months. Andrew Robertson, a stalwart at left-back throughout the principle triumphs of the Jurgen Klopp period at Anfield, might go away the membership on the finish of this season if no settlement is reached. The identical applies to Ibrahima Konate, the 26-year-old centre-back who’s an everyday starter in Arne Slot’s defence.

Each have been taking part in regularly, however that doesn’t stop them from leaving Anfield as occurred with Alexander-Arnold. Over the approaching months, the board ought to maintain talks with the pair to grasp their intentions and probably attain an settlement for 2026-27 – or face their definitive departure.

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

Vlahovic’s title has circulated within the switch market in latest seasons. Though the Serbian is a crucial participant for Juventus, he attracts curiosity from different golf equipment. And from June onwards, he can be free to agree phrases with another workforce.

Vlahovic has posted below-average numbers this season for Juventus. In Serie A, he has scored simply three objectives in 13 matches – his worst tally since arriving in Italy in January 2022. At 25 years previous, there’s a chance he might go away the Previous Girl with out a charge – after costing €84m to Juventus’s coffers.

Bernardo Silva and John Stones (Manchester Metropolis)

The Portuguese midfielder, now captain of Manchester Metropolis, has had his title wrapped up in negotiations virtually since arriving in England. Bernardo Silva has beforehand been linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid however remained in England beneath Pep Guardiola’s command. The identical applies to John Stones, signed from Leicester Metropolis.

The development in direction of an “finish of an period” for the Catalan supervisor might point out the chance that the duo can even depart in June. Each have been at Manchester Metropolis since 2017 and are two of the workforce’s most necessary gamers, however there was no settlement but to stay on the Etihad Stadium subsequent season.

Furthermore, Bernardo’s state of affairs mirrors that of different former Manchester Metropolis gamers. Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne, for instance, left the membership with out a charge this 12 months. The identical occurred with Sergio Aguero in 2021, when he moved to Barcelona.

Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry and Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich)

Signed from RB Leipzig and a long-standing goal for Bayern Munich, Frenchman Upamecano might have his days numbered in Vincent Kompany’s squad. An everyday starter in defence, he has already expressed curiosity in taking part in within the Premier League – which may very well be a doable vacation spot if he doesn’t renew his contract with the Bavarians.

Serge Gnabry faces an analogous state of affairs. Nonetheless, if Upamecano has the beginning place in his favour, Gnabry has ceased to be a vital piece in Bayern’s system over time – after forming a part of Hansi Flick’s victorious assault within the 2019-20 Champions League.

Bayern’s checklist of doable departures additionally consists of Leon Goretzka and Raphael Guerreiro. At 30 and 31 years previous respectively, the duo’s age might imply the German membership decide to launch them in favour of different names.

This text was initially printed on Trivela.