Transfer window: Top 10 defenders still available on the market

Free since the end of his contract with Union Berlin, Diogo Leite is the highest-rated defender, according to Transfermarkt, who could be signed without a transfer fee.

The former FC Porto center-back is valued at €12 million, the same as John Stones, who was not extended by Manchester City. The English defender is on the verge of joining Inter Milan, making for a stellar move in this summer’s transfer window.

After suffering a knee ligament injury, Oleksandr Zinchenko was released by Ajax Amsterdam. The Ukrainian international (75 caps, 2 goals) is among the free agents, but his return date will be crucial for any interested clubs.

Not retained by Lorient after four years at the club, Darlin Yongwa also makes the Top 10. The 25-year-old Cameroonian left-back is looking for a new challenge and is free to sign with the club of his choice.

Here are the Top 10 free agent defenders on the market:

1. Diogo Leite (Portugal): €12.00M

2. John Stones (England): €12.00M

3. Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ukraine): €8.00M

4. Dennis Cirkin (Latvia): €6.00M

5. Darlin Yongwa (Cameroon): €5.00M

6. André Amaro (Portugal): €5.00M

7. Axel Tuanzebe (DR Congo): €5.00M

8. Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan): €5.00M

9. Raphaël Guerreiro (Portugal): €5.00M

10. Daniel Carvajal (Spain): €4.00M

Imed Ben Amara |

Editorar, fr

Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

Related teams and leagues

Manchester City

Serie A Italy