FOUR former Millwall players are among 45 free agents aiming to find new clubs as they take part in the Professional Footballers’ Association training camp in Leicester.
Goalkeeper Ben Amos, 36, wingers Shane Ferguson, 35, and Connor Mahoney, 29, and striker John Marquis, 34, were on the list of players published by the PFA this week.
It is the third year of the PFA’s initiative to provide a competitive platform for players during the summer. Clubs can sign up to an app and contact players directly.
Former Charlton Athletic midfielder Jonny Williams and ex-Crystal Palace forward Connor Wickham are part of the group in week three of the twelve-week programme.
“Since its launch in the 2022-23 season, PFA pre-season has helped hundreds of free agents land new deals with clubs,” the association said on their website. “The initiative gives out-of-contract members a residential training base during the off-season, with daily on-pitch training sessions, strength and conditioning, friendly fixtures, and wrap-around physical and mental wellbeing support.
“Following feedback and consultation with PFA members, this year’s camp will expand to twelve weeks over summer – running from June 29 to September 16, 2026 – offering members who are yet to sign deals a longer preparation window into the opening weeks of the new seasons. New regional top-up sessions will also be hosted at two sites – Edge Hill University and Bisham Abbey – to supplement camp training days.
“This year also sees the introduction of a dedicated camp for out-of-contract WSL and WSL2 players in weeks commencing July 15 and July 22. The move follows the expansion of the PFA’s membership across the top two tiers of women’s football after the WSL2 became fully professional for the 2025-26 season.
“PFA pre-season has previously attracted a number of high-profile former Premier League and international players, including John Swift, Carl Jenkinson, Dwight Gayle and Paul Dummett.
“Former Sunderland and AC Milan forward Fabio Borini signed for Salford City after attending PFA pre-season in 2025, crediting the union’s initiative for helping him secure his move to the Greater Manchester club.”
Goalkeepers – Ben Amos, Lee Burge, Hugo Fisher, Joe Hilton, Jake Turner, Joseph Wollacott
Defenders – Arvin Appiah, James Bolton, Max Clark, Charles Dunne, Shane Ferguson, Sam Hart, Harrison Holgate, Marvin Johnson, Darragh Lenihan, Tyler Magloire, Angus MacDonald, Conor Masterson, Tennai Watson
Midfielders – Max Anderson, James Jones, Pajtim Kasami, Jamie Paterson, Levi Sutton, Jonny Williams, Luke Young
Forwards – Billy Bodin, Tom Eaves, Fernando Forestieri, Jordan Graham, Kane Hemmings, Elias Kachunga, Will Keane, Connor Mahoney, John Marquis, Harry McKirdy, Louis Moult, James Norwood, Aaron Rowe, Anthony Scully, James Scott, Kyle Vassell, Marley Watkins, Connor Wickham, Tyler Walker
