In fact Posh have had plenty of success in the free transfer market as these successful signings confirm.
9. CHRIS WESTWOOD
Classy centre-back signed from Walsall in May, 2007. Westwood made 61 Posh appearances and was a key man in the League Two promotion season of 2007-08. Photo: PT
10. DEAN KEATES
Midfielder who was also signed from Walsall in May, 2007. Keates also helped Posh to an immediate promotion from League Two and was still involved the following season when Posh went up again. Keates made 96 Posh appearances and scored 11 goals. Photo: PT
11. CHARLIE LEE
This fans' favourite pitched up at Posh from Spurs in May, 2007 and played big parts in instant back-to-back promotions, first as a midfielder and then as a left back. Lee scored 16 goals in 177 Posh appearances. Photo: Alan Storer
12. RYAN TAFAZOLLI
Centre-back who moved to Posh from Mansfield Town in June, 2016. A very consistent performer over 131 appearances. Photo: Joe Dent