As is the case every year, a large number of players will become free agents when their contracts expire on June 30th.

This is the start of a three-week run of articles, looking at the most high-profile stars who are set to be available for nothing.

For our first post, we will be evaluating the defenders. There are certainly some notable names on this list.

Press the next page as we look through the top five centre-backs and full-backs who can soon be signed on free transfers.