I was shocked and surprised to find out some of the players who have been released on free transfers this summer but have not yet found a club. Matthew Upson, the England international centre back, John Carew, the powerhouse Norway striker and Thomas Hitzlsperger the German midfielder are still without a club.
It's ridiculous that Arsenal; haven't yet approached Upson. He's a great centre back, and what's more, he knows Arsenal well, having come up through the youth academy there. As Harry Redknapp would say, it's a no-brainer. Furthermore, he's English and experienced, exactly what Arsenal need. Why spend 15 million on Jagielka when you can get someone more a less as good for free??
Another top player on a free: John Carew. He's a perfect fit for the Premier League, big, tall and can really give you a lot of aerial presence on corners. There must be a club who could use him. The list really does go on, and it features Sol Campbell, Thomas Hitzlsperger (who's only 29) and Richard Kingson, who's a really good international calibre keeper for Ghana.
The explanation for the lack of interest in these players is simple: the world is broke. The clubs can't afford their wages, which really is a massive shame. But that really doesn't explain why Arsenal can't sign somebody like Upson, who is still in the prime of his career. And Wenger, if it's because he's over thirty, it doesn't make sense. YOU GET HIM FREE!!!
Here is the best XI of free players, as made by the BBC:
Kingson
Parnaby Upson Campbell Samuel
Koumas Zenden Hitzlsperger
McFadden Carew M. Bent
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