Top 5 free agents in Serie A

The Serie A has lacked star power over the years, with most of the league's big-name players usually being on the same team.

Whether that be AC Milan, Inter Milan or, more recently, Juventus, the Serie A has always had one dominant team that has had most of the league's pulling power in terms of attracting the best players in the game.

Top five free agents in the Serie A

The Serie A hasn't lacked quality over the years, as it has featured many fine players. This summer will be an interesting one, as a few of the Serie A's recognisable names will become free agents at the end of the 2020-21 season.

On that note, here are the top five Serie A players who will become free agents in the summer.

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#5 Hakan Calhanoglu (AC Milan)

Hakan Calhanoglu in action for AC Milan

Hakan Calhanoglu has revived his career at 2020-21 Serie A leaders AC Milan. The Turkey international looked certain to leave the Rossoneri in the summer but has been a key player for Stefano Pioli's league leaders this season.

Calhanoglu has played predominantly as an attacking midfielder under Piolo, as opposed to on the wings under previous AC Milan managers. This change in position has enabled the Turkish midfielder to flourish.

Still only 26, Calhanoglu has many top years left in him. He stands out as one of the best free-kick specialists in world football at the moment and would be a solid pick-up for any team, should he leave the Rossoneri in the summer.

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#4 Arkadiusz Milik (Napoli)

Arkadiusz Milik has been frozen out at Napoli this season.

Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik has had a forgettable stint at Napoli and could leave the Serie A club at the end of the season.

The forward has had a torrid time with injuries during his 5-year stay at Napoli but possesses enough quality to enhance any team that does sign him.

With the Pole not registered in Napoli's Serie A squad this season, a move away from Napoli looks imminent in the summer. Arkadiusz Milik has been linked with moves to some of Europe's top clubs, as the striker is still only 26 and has some of his best years ahead of him.

#3 Henrikh Mkhitaryan (AS Roma)

AS Roma vs UC Sampdoria - Serie A

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has had a stellar career at Serie A side AS Roma.

The Armenian midfielder has been on fire for Paulo Fonseca's side, ever since his move to the Serie A from Arsenal. Mkhitaryan has been one of AS Roma's most important players this season.

The Armenian has scored eight goals and and has provided as many assists in the Serie A this season, excelling in a bevy of positions in the attacking third.

AS Roma could try their best to keep hold of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, but if the Armenian does leave the Serie A club in the summer, he would not have any dearth of suitors.

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#2 Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan)

Gianluigi Donnarumma has established himself as a world-class goalkeeper at AC Milan.

It is imperative that AC Milan do whatever they can to extend Gianluigi Donnarumma's contract beyond this season. The Italian shot-stopper has the potential to become one of the best goalkeepers of this generation.

Still only 21, Donnarumma has already played over 250 games for AC Milan in the Serie A and has cemented his place as the club's number one in goal. The Italian is also a regular for the national team too.

With a host of clubs across Europe interested in his signature, Gianluigi Donnarumma would have options aplenty to choose from if he decides to leave AC Milan in the summer.

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#1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic continues to impress.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has already established himself as one of the greatest strikers of all time and is already a Serie A legend, having played for Inter Milan and Juventus earlier in his career.

The Swede has transformed the fortunes of every club he has played for, and that has been no different with Serie A leaders AC Milan too. The Rossoneri currently sit at the top of the Serie A points table this season, thanks in so small part to Ibrahimovic's exploits.

The striker is an anomaly in world football. At the age of 39, he has scored ten goals in seven Serie A games this season, putting in magnificent performances for Milan during the ongoing league campaign.

His form in the remainder of the season could be key to Milan's hopes of winning their first league title since 2011.