Which European stars are out of contract next summer?

GOALKEEPER

Gianluigi Buffon's Juventus contract expires next summer and the Italian is "99.9 per cent" certain he will retire from football after the 2018 World Cup. Other notable names: Pepe Reina.

CENTRE-BACK

Juventus and Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini could leave Turin on a free transfer next summer. Any team who can snap up a deal for the experienced defender would be bringing in a real asset. Other notable names: Jose Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Stefan de Vrij (Lazio).

LEFT-BACK

Patrice Evra has 10 months remaining on his Marseille contract, meaning he could seal a switch back to the Premier League next summer. Other notable names: Daley Blind (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United).

RIGHT-BACK

Juanfran's Atletico Madrid deal runs out in July. The Spaniard has a wealth of experience under his belt and would be a strong addition to any club. Other notable names: Rafinha (Bayern Munich), Glen Johnson (Stoke).

CENTRAL MIDFIELD

Isco is entering the final year of his Real Madrid contract, but the Spanish playmaker is reportedly set to sign a new bumper deal with 'Los Blancos'. Other notable names: Mesut Ozil (Arsenal), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Leon Goretzka (Schalke), Ross Barkley (Everton), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Yaya Toure (Manchester City), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Emre Can (Liverpool), Hatem Ben Arfa (PSG), Ander Herrera (Manchester United), Juan Mata (Manchester United).

LEFT MIDFIELD/ WING

Alexis Sanchez could leave Arsenal on a free transfer next summer. Manchester City failed in their attempts to sign the Chilean on deadline day, but Pep Guardiola's side will almost certainly return for the wantaway forward. Other notable names: Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich).

RIGHT MIDFIELD/ WING

Lionel Messi has 10 months left on his Barcelona deal and is yet to sign a new deal at the Camp Nou. If the superstar striker did leave next summer, the news would shock the world of football. Other notable names: Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich).

STRIKER

Atletico Madrid forward Fernando Torres looks set to become a free agent next summer. Could he make a return to the Premier League? Other notable names: Mario Balotelli (Nice), Fernando Torres (Atletico Madrid), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United).