With the new year right around the corner, we decided to take a look at some high-profile stars in Europe who can start negotiating pre-contracts with other clubs from next week.
Tired of reading? Click through the gallery to see 10 stars who are days away from negotiating deals with other clubs, according to Transfermarkt.
In just four days' time, many of football's most popular names playing for Europe's most popular clubs will be entering the final six months of their current deals, meaning that if they do not renew their contracts at their current sides, they can leave for free at the end of the season.
From January, these players will be legally allowed to enter contract negotiations with clubs vying for their signatures, although it is also possible they could leave in the upcoming transfer window, but for a fee.
Three Arsenal stars – Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere – fit into this category, something many Gunners supporters are concerned about.
When on form, the aforementioned three are key for Arsene Wenger's side, but is not just Arsenal fans that should be worried.
Manchester United's Juan Mata, Ander Herrera and Daley Blind can also start talking to other clubs in the next few days, although it is only Blind who is tipped to leave.
The Dutchman has been heavily linked with FC Barcelona in recent days, with his former Netherlands and United boss Louis van Gaal even urging him to make the move.
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A key ingredient in Pep Guardiola's style of football at Manchester City, Fernandinho, will also be allowed to listen to offers from clubs in the next few days, and the same can be said for Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka, Liverpool's Emre Can and Lazio's Stefan de Vrij.
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