Scottish Premiership clubs retain the ability to sign free agents even after the transfer window has closed, keeping options open for clubs with unfilled squad gaps.
Celtic and Hearts have been active in strengthening their rosters for both domestic competition and European campaigns, while Rangers have invested heavily to give their manager the tools to challenge for silverware.
Despite the busy windows seen across the Premiership, several clubs may still be looking to address specific positional weaknesses by dipping into the free agent pool.
Conor Coady is among the most recognisable names available, having departed Wrexham after terminating his contract there following a move from Leicester City the previous summer.
The England international had attracted interest from Rangers before opting for the £2m switch to Wales, meaning a move to Scotland could now be a realistic possibility for the experienced defender.
Coady spent six months on loan at Charlton Athletic last season and has yet to feature in the Championship this term, making a fresh start in the Scottish Premiership an appealing option.
Tyrell Malacia is another high-profile name searching for a new home after his difficult stint at Manchester United came to an end, with the club allowing his contract to expire.
The 27-year-old endured an injury-plagued four years at Old Trafford and is now eager to reignite his career and reclaim a place in the Dutch national team, having previously been linked with Celtic.
Tom Davies, aged 28, ended a three-year spell at Sheffield United last summer after injury disrupted his time at Bramall Lane, and a move to Scotland could offer the England Under-21 cap the platform he needs.
Ryan Kent has been without a club since leaving the Seattle Sounders in November 2025, having previously seen his contract with Fenerbahce terminated just 16 months after he left the Premiership behind.
Joe Aribo, who scored in the Europa League Final against Eintracht Frankfurt during his time at Rangers, is also seeking a career lifeline after his four-year stay at Southampton concluded last summer.
The 30-year-old had endured a difficult six-month loan stint at Leicester City before bringing his time on the south coast to an end, leaving him among the most intriguing free agent options available to Premiership clubs.
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