The transfer window is closed. Lincoln City’s business is done, but elsewhere, there are a lot of teams that might feel they’re not quite finished and need to pursue the free agents market.
Northampton, for example, saw a deal for a striker collapse as the player forgot to sign a document confirming the move. Port Vale did tempt a free agent, Andre Gray, to their cause, but is there anyone else out there eager to make a big impression?
Free agents were probably worth one amount last week, and now can add a zero onto their demands as clubs look for that one final piece. We’re very unlikely to be bothering with the free agent market, although we did grab the excellent Adam Reach from there. If we were, these are the sort of players we’d be choosing from. Hopefully, Cornell can do a bit of freelance scouting and recommend one or two of these to other clubs.
Remember, it’s a list that’s just for fun, so please don’t think we’re after any of these players, as it’s very, very unlikely indeed.
Brandon Williams
Now 25, Brandon Williams is a free agent after most recently leaving Hull City. He came through the Manchester United academy and made his senior debut during the 2019–20 season, going on to make regular appearances across domestic and European competitions. Williams featured in the Premier League, Europa League, Champions League, FA Cup and EFL Cup for United, operating mainly as a left-back but also appearing on the right side of defence. During his time at Old Trafford, he was also capped by England at Under-20 and Under-21 level.
Following a reduction in first-team opportunities, Williams spent the 2021–22 season on loan at Norwich City before joining Ipswich Town on loan for the 2023–24 campaign, where he made league appearances and scored once. Manchester United confirmed his departure at the end of his contract in summer 2024, after which he signed a one-year deal with Hull City ahead of the 2025–26 season. His spell at the MKM Stadium was short, making a small number of appearances before leaving by mutual consent in February 2026, leaving him available without a club.