15 former stars that are without a club

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.