1:12 Sports lawyer Nick De Marco explains how players’ contracts could be affected if leagues continue past June 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic
Crystal Palace
Stephen Henderson: The Irishman is behind Vincent Guaita and Wayne Hennessey in the pecking order, so it would be surprising if he remained at Selhurst Park beyond this summer.
Everton
Oumar Niasse: Has not been able to establish himself in the plans of a succession of managers at Goodison. He could have left last summer and is finally expected to do so this time.
Leighton Baines: The experienced left-back is the only one out of the four who could yet remain at the club, after some initial discussions over a new deal.
Cuco Martina: Signed as back-up to Seamus Coleman by former boss Ronald Koeman. He has not made a first-team appearance this season is therefore expected to leave this summer.
Maarten Stekelenburg: Another signed by Koeman and expected to end his time at Goodison.
Leicester
Nampalys Mendy: Has fallen behind Wilfried Ndidi and Hamza Choudhury in the pecking order and Brendan Rodgers has made clear he only plays with one defensive midfield player, so his future may lie elsewhere.
Christian Fuchs: Some initial discussions had been held over whether to renew his contract but those have been put on hold because of the coronavirus crisis.
Wes Morgan: Rodgers has also confirmed that Morgan has been in discussions over a new deal but, again, the coronavirus issue has put them onto the backburner.
Eldin Jakupovic: The 35-year-old goalkeeper is behind Kasper Schmeichel and Danny Ward in the pecking order and it is difficult to see what future he has at the King Power.
Liverpool
Adam Lallana: The 31-year-old has been unable to break into Jurgen Klopp’s plans since recovering from a string of injuries, and the manager has previously admitted he does not know what the future holds for the England forward. Reportedly attracting interest from the MLS and China.
Nathaniel Clyne: The 29-year-old has not really been in Klopp’s plans for a long time. He spent last season on loan at Bournemouth and would have been likely to be moved out again last summer, had it not been for serious injury.
Andy Lonergan: Signed as a training partner to new goalkeeper Alisson last summer and then taken on on a one-year deal following injury to Adrian.
Manchester City
David Silva: Has already confirmed he will leave the current champions after 10 years and 14 trophies, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and five League Cups. He will forever be known as one of the club’s best-ever players. Where the 34-year-old will go next, though, remains unknown.
Claudio Bravo: Pep Guardiola thinks highly of the Chilean and relies on him to do a job when first-choice Ederson is injured but, at 37 years old, it remains to be seen whether he will be given another season in this role at City.
Manchester United
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Newcastle
Javier Manquillo: The former Liverpool left-back – signed by Rafa Benitez – has made 13 appearances under Steve Bruce this season but it remains to be seen whether he wants to keep the Spaniard.
Matty Longstaff: Talks had taken place over a new deal for the midfielder but both he and his brother are changing agents and discussions such as this are on hold while takeover talks continue.
Andy Carroll: The striker and Newcastle youth product has held talks over new deal. But, like the others, if the ongoing takeover goes through, plans to offer the 31-year-old an extension could change.
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Jack Colback: The former Sunderland midfielder was meant to go out on loan in January but suffered a knee injury and he is set to be available on a free when his contract expires.
Rob Elliot: Has not played all season for the Magpies and must be considering his future if he is offered first-team football elsewhere.
Jamie Sterry: The 24-year-old right-back has not made a first-team appearance this season apart from in the EFL Cup and looks set to leave St James’ Park on a free.
Norwich
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Sheffield United
Ricky Holmes: The 32-year-old remains on the books at Bramall Lane despite not featuring at all this season, and he is expected to leave when his contract expires.
Leon Clarke: The influential striker during United’s promotion season has found first-team games limited in the Premier League. He has been available on the transfer market for the past two windows and is therefore expected to leave on a free when his deal expires.
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John Lundstram: The 26-year-old still has the option of a further year that the club can take up at any point, and they are in talks with the midfielder about agreeing a longer contract too.
Jack Rodwell: Signed a short-term deal until the end of the season but has been unable to force his way into Chris Wilder’s plans, so is unlikely to be offered another year.
Phil Jagielka: The former England international arrived on a year-long deal last summer to bring Premier League experience to the dressing room. Although he has not played much, he is seen as a key figure behind the scenes and could continue with the club in one role or another.
Southampton
Shane Long: The 33-year-old started a run of games alongside Danny Ings before the season was suspended, taking his appearances to 19, but he scored just twice. It remains to be seen whether Saints want to offer him a new deal but local reports earlier this year claimed some talks had been had.
Tottenham
Jan Vertonghen: Initial discussions have been held over a new deal and were described as positive, but the club are yet to make the 33-year-old an offer. He has interest from Napoli and Inter Milan, among others, in taking him on a free transfer.
Michel Vorm: The 36-year-old goalkeeper was drafted out of retirement to fill a gap when Hugo Lloris was injured and is expected to return to retirement when his deal expires.
Watford
Adrian Mariappa: The 33-year-old has made 15 Premier League appearances this term and the club are expected to sit down with him and discuss his future, along with the other three players out of contract.
Ben Foster: The 37-year-old is out of contract despite being the club’s first-choice keeper and making 29 Premier League starts this season. Like the others whose deals are expiring, the club are expected to sit down with him and discuss his future soon.
Heurelho Gomes: The 39-year-old was expected to retire last summer but signed another one-year deal and has made three appearances. It remains to be seen whether he wishes to retire this time around but the club are expected to sit down with him and discuss his future.
Jose Holebas: The 35-year-old has played 12 times in the Premier League this season and the Hornets are also expected to sit down with him and discuss his future.
West Ham
Carlos Sanchez: A decision still needs to be made over the 34-year-old Colombian’s future, having made just six appearances this season under Manuel Pellegrini and then David Moyes.
Pablo Zabaleta: The Premier League veteran has already said he will leave at the end of the season, having recently moved beyond 300 games in England. He will be remembered fondly by more than just Manchester City and Hammers fans.
Wolves
John Ruddy: The 33-year-old has not made a Premier League appearance this season, but has done in the FA and League Cups. The club are considering taking an option to extend his contract until 2021.
Bright Enobakhare: The youngster has spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Wigan and is expected to leave Wolves in the summer when his deal expires.
Phil Ofosu-Ayeh: The 28-year-old right-back was signed in 2017 but has never made a first-team appearance, spending his time on loan in the German third tier, and he is expected to leave for good this summer.
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