15 former stars that are without a club
The transfer window may have closed but there are still plenty of former stars looking for employment.
Antonio Cassano
The 37-year-old last played for Verona and is expected to hang up his boots and become a sporting director if he doesn't receive a suitable offer.
Alberto Gilardino
The 35-year-old won the 2006 World Cup with Italy. He has so far rejected Metz, Lugano and Spezia after leaving Pescara as he searches for another Serie A side.
Marco Amelia
The 35-year-old who also won the 2006 World Cup with Italy is without a club after leaving Chelsea.
Cristian Zaccardo
Another member of that 2006 World Cup winning squad, the defender is available after leaving Carpi.
Alessandro Diamnati
The former West Ham man left Palermo after their relegation to Serie B.
Gianluca Curci
The 32-year-old goalkeeper is without a club after seeing his contract at Mainz terminated.
Ross Turnbull
The 32-year-old former Middlesbrough and Chelsea goalkeeper is looking for a new club after being released by Leeds.
Giuseppe Rossi
The 30-year-old Italian is training in the US as he recovers from the injury that ended his spell with Celta. Whilst he hopes to return to either La Liga or Serie A he will consider a move to the MLS if that proves impossible.
Marouane Chamakh
The former Arsenal man is clubless after leaving Cardiff.
Claudio Pizarro
The 38-year-old veteran and Peru legend is without a club after Werder Bremen released him from his third spell at the club.
Mirko Vucinic
Another forward without a club, the 33-year-old Montenegro international last played for Abu Dabhi side Al Jazira.
Kolo Toure
The former Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool defender is available after being released by Celtic.
Joleon Lescott
The former England international last turned out for Sunderland last season.
Mathieu Flamini
The 33-year-old Frenchman is on a free after leaving Crystal Palace.
Sulley Muntari
The 33-year-old midfielder is available after leaving Pescara.