David De Gea and the nine free agents Aston Villa and Wolves can still sign for nothing ahead of January

Aston Villa and Wolves are preparing to return to action after the international break, and the two clubs have had very different campaigns so far. Villa are just four points off top spot at this still early stage, while Wolves are four points above the relegation zone.

Villa hold hopes of challenging for the top four this season, and they are already showing they may be capable of fulfilling those hopes, while Wolves need to beat the drop and - they hope - without a lengthy relegation battle. Wolves have had a tough start, but they are putting in some resolute performances under Gary O’Neill.

Both Villa and Wolves may well strengthen this January, and with that in mind, we have rounded up some of the best talent still available for free.