No big clashes tonight, so we bring you some incredible free transfers from Juventus, Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich etc. of all time. If we missed some transfers that you consider would be the best ones, you're very welcome to leave your comments below.
Robert Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund → Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund have become a 'feeder club' of sorts to Bayern Munich over the years, though Robert Lewandowski’s transfer to the Allianz in 2014 might be the one they've ended up ruing the most.
Lewandowski signed a pre-contractual agreement to leave Dortmund as early as November 2013 after running out his deal at Signal Iduna Park, joining Bayern a few months later, and he has since been their standout player.
The Poland international netted 30 goals in his first full season with Bayern, winning consecutive Golden Boot awards from 2017-19 as well as five straight Bundesliga titles.
Andrea Pirlo
AC Milan → Juventus
That Juventus were able to sign Italy and AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo on a free transfer in 2011 should be considered almost criminal. The Azzurri legend, who was of the world’s best midfielders at AC Milan, had enjoyed a glittering and trophy-laden career.
Following his move to the Old Lady, Italy team-mate Gianluigi Buffon said: "When Andrea told me that he was joining us, the first thing I thought was: God exists. A player of his level and ability, not to mention that he was free, I think it was the signing of the century!"
Pirlo spent four seasons at Juventus, winning the Scudetto four consecutive times.
James Milner
Manchester City → Liverpool
James Milner managed to turn his infamous 'Boring Milner' reputation on its axis when he emerged as a crucial figure in Jurgen Klopp's side, following his move from Manchester City in 2016.
With a wealth of experience under his belt, Milner took on the role as the side's vice-captain and dedicated penalty-taker, earning the 'Mr Reliable' moniker.
His professionalism has been an asset to the squad, and even as he nears his mid-30s, he doesn't seem to be slowing down – and became the first player in Champions League history to register nine assists in a single season in 2017-18.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
PSG → Man Utd
The Zlatan Ibrahimovic? For free? Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho signed the former PSG, AC Milan and Barcelona star for absolutely nothing in 2016 on a one-year contract.
He netted the winner for the Red Devils in the 2016 Community Shield, and went on to score 17 goals in the Premier League.
A knee injury he picked up in the latter half of the season caused him to miss almost the whole 2017-18 campaign, and he eventually departed for LA Galaxy in 2018.
Raul
Real Madrid → Schalke
Raul established himself as one of the greatest Spanish midfielders of all-time at Real Madrid, scoring 323 goals in 741 appearances and lifting three Champions League titles.
After 16 years at the Santiago Bernabeu, Raul announced that he was to leave Madrid at the end of the season - and, amid tangible interest from a handful of elite European clubs, chose Schalke as his next destination.
He moved to the German club on a free transfer in 2010, and qualms about his age - 33 - were swept aside. Raul scored 40 goals in 98 appearances for the Bundesliga team, before departing for Al Said in 2012.
Paul Pogba
Man Utd → Juventus
It's the amount that Juventus ultimately sold Paul Pogba for that really takes the cake. The France international left Old Trafford after failing to impress Sir Alex Ferguson, moving to Juve where he eventually grew to excel in his role as the team's main playmaker.
He won the Golden Boy award in 2013, as well as four Serie A championships, which prompted a red-faced Man Utd to pay an astonishing £89 million in 2016 to re-secure his services.
Sol Campbell
Tottenham → Arsenal
Sol Campbell did the unthinkable when he moved from Tottenham to north London rivals Arsenal in 2001, but after what he achieved at the Emirates, he probably won't mind that he's still something of a sore spot for some Lilywhites fans.
After breaking through the Tottenham academy, the England international spent five years at Arsenal where he won two Premier League titles, one of which came through the epic Invincibles season.
Craig Bellamy
Manchester City → Liverpool
Kenny Dalglish brought the Wales forward back to Liverpool at a time when the Reds were still deep in transition. Craig Bellamy might not have been one of the most obvious stars in a team that was occupied by Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard, but he was instrumental in the Reds' victorious Carling Cup win.
He was a surprise success of a signing, scoring seven goals in 12 games and helping them reach the FA Cup final.
Teemu Pukki
Brondby → Norwich City
The Finland forward arrived at Norwich from Brondby on a free transfer ahead of the 2018-19 season to relatively quiet fanfare. His 29 Championship goals were, however, what catapulted the Canaries to Premier League promotion.
He went on to settle into Premier League life with ease, scoring in the season opener against Liverpool and then netting a hat-trick against Newcastle. He racked up double figures for goals his first top-flight season, despite the Canaries' disappointing league form.
Steve McManaman
Liverpool → Real Madrid
Steve McManaman initially agreed to join Barcelona in a £12 million move in 1997, but the deal fell apart – and with the midfielder in the last year of his contract with Liverpool, the Reds couldn't compete with the financial lure of other clubs.
McManaman signed a pre-contract with Real Madrid with five months left on his contract at Anfield, and went on to become the first English player to win the Champions League with a foreign club. He repeated the feat again a year later with his second Champions League victory.
Michael Ballack
Bayern Munich → Chelsea
Michael Ballack was Jose Mourinho's first signing as Chelsea manager, and it's not hard to see why the Portuguese coach made the swoop. The Bayern Munich midfielder was a three-time Bundesliga star at Bayern, and was named German Footballer of the Year for three straight seasons.
Over the next four years at Chelsea, Ballack enjoyed a trophy-laden time at Stamford Bridge, winning two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the League Cup.
Joel Matip
Schalke → Liverpool
For all the attention that the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino have received for Liverpool's stellar form, Joel Matip might perhaps be the most underrated Reds player.
The Cameroon international arrived at Anfield for free from Schalke in 2016, and gradually became one of the first names on Jurgen Klopp's team sheet in the following seasons.
Matip formed a solid centre-back partnership with Van Dijk, which was integral to the Reds' Champions League success and their second-placed Premier League finish in 2019.
Miroslav Klose
Bayern Munich → Lazio
Germany's record goalscorer Miroslav Klose might have a reputation for being more productive at international level than at club level, but that didn't sway Lazio from making a swoop for him once his Bayern contract ran out in 2011.
He had a strong spell at the Serie A side where he finished his career, netting 63 times in 170 appearances and clinching the Coppa Italia.
Jay-Jay Okocha
PSG → Bolton
Jay-Jay Okocha became Nigeria's most expensive footballer at £10 million when he made the switch from Eintracht Frankfurt to PSG, so Bolton signing him for peanuts was incredible business.
He was known for his show-pony tricks that sent defenders flying, but he was a skilled midfielder as well – turning out 14 goals in 124 appearances for the side.
Gary McAllister
Coventry City → Liverpool
Liverpool supporters might have been underwhelmed by the signing of 35-year-old Gary McAllister under Gerard Houllier in 2000, but a trophy-laden debut season will have quelled initial doubts.
'Macca' played an important role in Reds' treble-winning glory, scoring the decisive penalty against Barcelona in the UEFA Cup semi-final.
Joshua King
Blackburn → Bournemouth
Joshua King caught the attention of Man Utd in the 2020 January transfer window when they were seeking out attacking reinforcements, and it's not hard to see why. The Bournemouth forward came up in the Man Utd academy before leaving for Blackburn Rovers in 2013 (initially on loan) after failing to rack up enough game time.
He then moved to the Cherries at the end of his contract with the Rovers in 2015, where he has been the star player for Eddie Howe's side.
Demba Ba
West Ham → Newcastle
Newcastle made the swoop for the Senegal forward once West Ham were relegated from the Premier League. He netted 29 goals in 54 appearances for the Hammers, which eventually caught the attention of Chelsea.
Demba Ba was infamously involved in the infamous Steven Gerrard slip. Maybe if West Ham hadn't signed Ba, he would never have scored that Chelsea goal that cost Liverpool the 2013-14 Premier League title.
Henrik Larsson
Celtic → Barcelona
Henrik Larsson's transfer to Barcelona in 2004 might have come as a surprise, and he didn't further endear himself to Celtic fans when he scored against them after the move.
His time at the club, however, will always be remembered by his two crucial assists in the 2006 Champions League final against Arsenal after coming off the bench.
Marc Albrighton
Aston Villa → Leicester City
Marc Albrighton secured a first-team spot under Claudio Ranieri during Leicester City's victorious 2015-16 title-winning season, following his move to the King Power on a free from Aston Villa in 2014.
The winger featured in every league match that campaign, and was an integral cog in Leicester's tactical prowess with his superior technical ability.
Esteban Cambiasso
Real Madrid → Inter
Leicester City signed Esteban Cambiasso on a free transfer in 2014, and though he was unlucky to miss out on their Premier League success just a season later, played a crucial role in their top-flight survival.
He won Leicester's Player of the Year award at the season following his contributions, and left later that summer for Olympiakos. The Argentine value was at its most impressive, however, when he moved from Real Madrid to Inter for free in 2004, scoring 41 times across 315 appearances.