In fact Posh have had plenty of success in the free transfer market as these successful signings confirm.
13. ADAM NEWTON
This right sided defender moved to Posh from West Ham United in May, 2002 and stayed for six years accumulating 249 appearances. Photo: s
14. MARK LITTLE
A right-back recruited from Wolves in the summer of 2010. Won a promotion and a Wembley Final with Posh while amassing 185 appearances for the club. Photo: Alan Storer
15. MARK BEEVERS (left)
A veteran centre-back who moved to Posh from Bolton in July, 2019 and played a key role in Posh winning promotion to the Championship in the 2020-21 season. Beevers made 101 Posh appearances. Photo: Joe Dent
16. NATHAN THOMPSON
A clever and versatile defender signed from Portsmouth in August, 2019. Thompson made 131 Posh appearances and he also played a key role in that 2020-21 promotion to the Championship. Photo: David Lowndes