With the fixture schedule as intense as it is in the modern game, it is helpful for squads in the Premier League to be as deep as possible.
One of the main sides benefiting most from having top-quality depth options is Arsenal, who are sitting four points clear at the top of the table.
And teams who could be looking to improve on their forward depth could be those near the bottom end of the table, such as Leeds United, and they can do this by dipping into the free agent market.
Most will see names who are free agents as not good enough for their club but some of the names available have vast experience at the top of the game, and if they managed to build fitness and form, they could provide serious depth on the bench.
At Elland Road, Daniel Farke is putting a lot of faith in Noah Okafor, but he has had his own struggles with injuries in the past, and so has Dominic Calvert-Lewin up front. With this in mind, they could be tempted to have a look at free agents who could help take the burden off these players.
Have a look at the 10 best attacking options in the free agent market below.
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7. Josh Ginnelly
After two years at Swansea City, the versatile attacker is seeking pastures new. | Jasper Wax/Getty Images Photo: Jasper Wax/Getty Images
8. Freddie Ladapo
The forward's move to Huddersfield Town did not work out and he is now back on the free agent market. | Pete Norton/Getty Images
9. Hakeeb Adelakun
Salford City signed the winger after his explosive loan spell at Doncaster Rovers. He enjoyed a productive season with the Ammies, but departed after just one season. | Ed Sykes/Getty Images
10. Max Woltman
A versatile attacker, the Liverpool academy product was released by Oxford United in the summer. | Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images