10 Championship defensive free agents who could still tempt QPR, Millwall and Watford

Former West Brom man Erik PIeters. | Getty Images

The transfer window may be shut but the free agent market is still open.

After a flurry of action in the opening weeks and the madness of Deadline Day, all of a sudden it's all quiet on the Championship front for QPR, Millwall and Watford.

The international break has paused second tier action with over a week still to wait until the R's, Lions and Hornets are back in action.

Clubs will be using this time to put in the hard yards on the training pitch, bed in new arrivals and, perhaps, make the most of the free agent market.

LondonWorld looks at 10 defensive signings that QPR, Millwall and Watford could make from players who featured in the Championship last season and are still looking for a club - market values as per Transfermarkt.

1. Marcel Oakley - £250,000

Still just 21 years old but released by Birmingham City this summer having risen to the first team from the academy. Only made four appearances in all competitions last term.

2. Ciaran Clark - £250,000

Joined Stoke City as a free agent last October but made just three appearances before leaving at the end of his short-term deal this summer. Didn't feature for the Potters after December 2023.

3. Erik Pieters - £250,000

The veteran defender was released by West Brom despite making 22 Championship appearances last term. Had been on trial at Luton Town this summer but a move didn't materialise.

4. Tyler Blackett - £295,000

Tyler Blackett played for Rotherham United last season. | Getty Images

Released by Rotherham United after the side's demotion to League One. The former Manchester United man has been somewhat of a journeyman in recent years with spells at Nottingham Forest, FC Cincinnati and with the Millers since leaving Reading in 2020.

5. Osman Kakay - £420,000

Left QPR following the expiry of his contract in May and had been struggling for game time under Marti Cifuentes. The 27-year-old came through the R's academy and had loan spells at Livingston, Chesterfield and Partick Thistle.

6. Cyrus Christie - £505,000

Released by Hull City in May and still in the market for a new club. The 31-year-old spent two years with the Tigers and Premier League experience thanks to time with Fulham.

7. Mahlon Romeo - £842,000

The 28-year-old is a free agent having parted ways with Cardiff City by mutual consent having been accused of making homophobic comments to a police office when arrested on suspicion of drink driving, as reported by the BBC. Romeo later pleaded guilty to drink driving and abusing a police officer.

8. Kristoffer Klaesson - £1.5m

The former Leeds United goalkeeper had signed for Polish Ekstraklasa club Raków Częstochowa this summer following his release from Elland Road but is already a free agent again having left by mutual consent at the end of August.

9. Reggie Cannon - £1.9m

Cannon is a USA international. | Getty Images

An unlikely signing for QPR having been released by the club on a Deadline Day but the USA international will no doubt be eyed up by Championship rivals. The full-back made 21 appearances last season.

10. Brandon Williams - £2.1m

Former Manchester United man was released from Old Trafford this summer after 16 years with the club. Spent last season on loan in the Championship with Ipswich Town and played a bit part in the club's promotion campaign.