The ex-League One free agent stars Charlton, Bolton and Wrexham can sign right now
Charlton have had an exceptionally busy summer in the transfer market, bringing in nine new stars to the Valley Stadium and going on to win three of their four opening fixtures in League One.
This is set to be a promotion-pushing campaign, with Nathan Jones hopeful the club will remain competitive at the top of the league and, as such, signed a host of former Premier League and Championship stars to their squad.
However, with just a few days left before EFL squad submission forms need to be handed in, there are still plenty of options in the free agent pool if Jones wished to strengthen even further. Here are some of the highest valued free agents still up for grabs…
The midfielder has been without a club since January but boasts a youth career with both Arsenal and Liverpool. He was reported to have gone on trial with Plymouth Argyle but continues to remain without a club.
The ex-Aston Villa forward parted ways with Birmingham in July. He made nearly 150 league appearances for the club. The 32-year-old also has 12 Republic of Ireland caps to his name.
Last club: Huddersfield Town
21-year-old Diarra left Huddersfield Town at the conclusion of his contract, following four years with the side. Diarra also picked up League Two experience after a six-month loan spell with Harrogate Town in 2022.
Tyler Blackett
Blackett, 30, would bring with him a wide-range of EFL experience, including a spell at Manchester United. Following a recent stint with Rotherham United, the defender remains a free agent but the one-time England youth international still has plenty to offer.
Marko Marosi
Last club: Shrewsbury Town
The Slovakian goalkeeper became a free agent in the summer after leaving Shrewsbury Town. The 30-year-old is still yet to make an EFL appearance but played in Doncaster Rovers’ FA Cup third round replay in 2015. He would provide a useful third option keeper for any clubs still on the hunt.
Declan John
Last club: Bolton
Welsh international John left Bolton Wanderers, following a season-long loan spell with Salford City. The left wing-back would bring with him experience from Cardiff City, Rangers and Swansea City to boost any League One’s side ranks.
Sam Clucas
Last club: Rotherham United
33-year-old Clucas was most recently part of Rotherham’s set-up but was released after the side were relegated at the end of last season. The midfielder has previously worked with Hull City, Swansea City and Stoke City.
