As the year draws to its close, football managers will begin contemplating their January transfer window plan of action. The first month in 2024 will be Nick Montgomery's first transfer window in the Scottish Premiership and he will be exceptionally keen to make his mark as Hibs hope to finish well within the top half of the league in time for Phase Two of the league.
Hearts, on the other hand, enjoyed a successful transfer window in the summer but with several injuries plaguing the side, Steven Naismith may look ahead to January with the aim of boosting the Jambos' resources. However, neither side need wait the six weeks. Already available to the Edinburgh clubs are a wide-ranging selection of high calibre stars who are currently free agents.
Footballers from leagues across the world could all look to make a new home in the Scottish capital and here are 11 candidates currently available to Naismith, Montgomery and their Premiership rivals...
The Scottish-New Zealand right-back has been out of contract since July 2023. He previously played for Wellington Phoenix but could eye a return to his country of birth.
Costa, 29, recently left Leeds United by mutual consent. The right winger spent time at Valencia and Al Ittihad in the recent seasons.
32-year-old forward Juric has been out of contract since July. The Croatian-Australian scored 23 goals in 68 A-League matches and was most recently at Melbourne.
Hairston, 29, was previously with the MLS side Columbus, departing earlier this year. The right-wing can also play right-back or right-midfield.
Born in Cuckfield, England, Dwyer is an American centre-forward who has scored two goals for USA. He has been without a club since departing from Atlanta earlier this year.
27-year-old left-back Haas has been without a club since departing VfL Osnabruck last month.
South Korean 28-year-old Choi plays as an attacking midfielder but has been out of action since leaving Bundesliga 2 side Karlsruher SC
Amos, 26, left QPR in July 2023. The central midfielder was previously valued at £1.5 million in 2020 and has two youth appearances for England.
Centre-forward Wickham was previously part of Cardiff but left in July. He was valued as high as £9million in 2011 and scored six times for England U21s.
Sturing has dual Dutch-Canadian citizenship. He played as a centre-back for SV Horn but departed ways with the Austrian side earlier in the summer.
26-year-old centre-back Simpson could eye a return to north of the border. The ex-Gers star departed Cardiff City in August.
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