Top 5 defenders out of contracts next summer

#2 Stefan de Vrij - centre-back (Lazio)

Stefan De Vrij's meteoric rise has attracted a lot of attention

Contracted until: 30/06/2018

Another centre-half from Serie A makes the list, as the Dutch defender is in contract talks with the Italian club as his current deal expires at the end of the season.

But, the club and player are yet to come to an agreement yet. De Vrij has hit the ground running from day one at Rome, proving himself to be one of the most dominant centre-backs in the league with his astute defensive skills.

Lazio must act quickly to keep De Vrij, as scouts from various clubs are keeping their notes ready to agree on personal terms with the defender, in advance. Since joining the side from Rome in 2014, he has made 82 appearances for the club, and has won 31 caps for Holland.