30 of the best free agents available to Portsmouth, Sunderland, Leeds United & Co after transfer window’s close

But there is still an opportunity for the Blues to explore the free agent market, if the football operation feel there are any gaps to plug in John Mousinho’s squad.

It’s a route they have shown they are prepared to travel if necessary, with Lee Evans brought in outside of the window last season with the midfield department short on cover.

So we’ve assembled some of the free agents the Blues, in theory, could bring after last Friday’s transfer deadline passing.