The transfer window has slammed shut until the new year, with Rangers, Celtic and their Scottish Premiership rivals now aware of the players they have at their disposal.
Russell Martin has brought in a total of 13 players since his appointment at Ibrox in the summer, but is already facing calls for his dismissal after leading the Light Blues to their worst league start since 1978.
Across the city at Celtic, Brendan Rodgers’ side are still sitting top of the pile after four wins and a draw in their opening five leagues games, but a failure to qualify for the Champions League has certainly affected the mood.
While the window is closed, the free agent market is still expected to play a part for many clubs before January, with the Hoops already the beneficiaries due to the signing of Kelechi Iheanacho little under a fortnight ago following his release from Sevilla. With bargain buys and free transfers available the globe over, we take a look at how many of those free agents are made up of former Rangers or Celtic stars of the past.
Here are 10 former Rangers and Celtic players available for free and searching for new clubs this season.
5. Diego Laxalt
Had an unsuccessful year on loan to Celtic during the 2020/21 season, playing 17 times before returning to his parent club AC Milan. Has been with Russian outfit Dynamo Moscow over the last four season, but has struggled with injury of late and had his contract mutually terminated in August. The Uruguayan is currently available as a free agent. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Dapo Mebude
Once one of Scotland's most highly-rated young talents, Mebude finds himself a free agent at the age of 24. Involved in a serious car crash in January 2024, he has been slowly trying to get his career back on track, and had stints with Dunfermline Athletic and Septemvri Sofia in Bulgaria last season. | SNS Group Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. Jason Denayer
Formed an outstanding partnership with Virgil van Dijk that saw the club win a league and cup double back in 2014/15, before embarking on spells at Sunderland, Galatasaray, and Lyon. Has been listed as a free agent since his time with Saudi Arabian club Al Fateh in January, and has been without a club for the entirety of the year, so far. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
8. Greg Stewart
The former Rangers title winner departed Indian Super League outfit Mohun Bagan back in May, and is currently still registered as a free agent as he weighs up his next move. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images