Not exact matches
As for City, Yaya Toure will
also see his contract
expire at the
end of the
season, and while Fernandinho has had a heavy workload as an almost ever - present in Pep Guardiola's side this year, he turns 33 in May.
That's arguably
also down to the fact that should he leave, which is a real threat now given his current contract
expires at the
end of the
season, Man Utd would be left very light in midfield.
A move for Delph would make sense on a number
of levels for Liverpool, with the former Leeds United man set to be available on the cheap in January as his contract
expires at the
end of the
season, whilst he is
also the sort
of enterprising, creative central midfield player who could excel in Brendan Rodgers» midfield.
With the January transfer window now having opened, clubs are not just able to secure big money arrivals for this month itself, but
also talk to players whose contracts
expires at the
end of the
season about the possibility
of a bosman move — even the likes
of Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with numerous free transfer moves
The Brazilian's deal
expires in the summer, meaning an exorbitant transfer fee would not be required, and with Brad Jones
also out
of contract
at the
end of the
season, Liverpool are dearly in need
of a new man between the sticks.
Alexis Sanchez is already expected to leave the club
at the
end of season, having so far refused to extend his contract which is due to
expire in under 18 months time, while a number
of others are
also linked with exits.
Speculation has been rife since the summer over their futures, while Jack Wilshere and Per Mertesacker will
also see their deals
expire at the
end of the
season.
Also, the Spaniard's contract will
expire at the
end of the 2013 - 14
season, and finding other
expiring deals would be a significant challenge.
Also, with Chelsea not quite keen on extending the contract
of the defender, which
expires at the
end of the current
season, it is only expected that he would leave in the coming transfer window.
It
also illustrated the need for David Sullivan to ensure Moyes extends his stay
at the club, with his contract
expiring at the
end of the
season.