The best free agent forwards, ranked by AI.
The 6 out-of-contract forwards our model can evaluate — led by Fabio Borini. Ranked by a level-adjusted rating and checked for an English work permit.
| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Form | Value | Work permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Borini | ST | 35 Top 30% | — | ESC | |
| 2 | Jeffrey Schlupp | W | 26 limited mins | €1.2m | ESC | |
| 3 | Dom Dwyer | ST | 22 limited mins | — | Unlikely | |
| 4 | Sam Clucas | W | 0 Top 91% | €50k | No permit needed | |
| 5 | Harry McKirdy | ST | 0 Top 93% | €75k | No permit needed | |
| 6 | Robbie Brady | W | 6 limited mins | €150k | No permit needed |
Rating is level-adjusted — it blends the strength of the league a player has been competing in (club ELO) with their on-pitch performance, then ranks them against every player in the same position. Players with limited recent minutes are shown lower (provisional). Work-permit verdicts are indicative (FA GBE/ESC rules), not legal advice.