Just because the window has closed it doesn’t mean our clubs have to stop signing players until January.
While the pickings are typically a little slim, a few gems have been unearthed by Scottish clubs outwith the window as they shop in the free agent market. Recent notable examples include Youssouf Mulumbu at Kilmarnock and Arnaud Djoum to Hearts.
In these unprecedented times, the free-agent pool is deeper than ever with clubs having to cut their cloth due to the financial uncertainty, which has left several players twisting in the wind.
Here 12 players who’ve played in the Scottish top flight before but find themselves without a club in October:
5. Jozo Simunovic
The former Celtic defender is still without a club after leaving Parkhead. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. Beram Kayal
The ex-Celtic man left Brighton earlier this summer after five years on the south coast. Photo: SNS Group Sammy Turner
7. Andy King
The midfielder left Leicester City this summer after 16 years at the Midlands club. Photo: SNS Group Ross Parker
8. Donis Avdijaj
The former Schalke and Trabzonspor attacker has yet to find a new team since leaving Hearts. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group