Coventry City had a relatively good campaign in 2021/22.

In the end they missed out on a play-off place, but the Sky Blues still finished a respectable 12th place in the Championship standings.

With star performances from the likes of Gustavo Hamer, Viktor Gyokeres and Callum O’Hare, there is bound extensive transfer rumours linking them away from the club this summer, but, if Coventry can keep hold of them, they are in a great position heading into next season.

With a few additions here and there, the Sky Blues have the potential to finish even higher next season and bringing in additions doesn’t necessarily mean having to spend big money.

There are a whole host of quality free agents out there this summer, with a number of good championship players finding their contract running out at the end of June, according to Transfermarkt.

Here, we’ve tried to pick out eight of them that could fit in well at Coventry City next season.

One free agent that Coventry City can certainly target this summer is somebody that is very familiar to them in Jake Clarke-Salter.

Clarke-Salter has spent the season on loan with the Sky Blues, making 29 Championship appearances for the club.

The 24-year-old's contract is due to expire at Chelsea this summer, but the Blues are reported to have the option to trigger a one-year extension.

Given how well he has done at Coventry this campaign, if he becomes a free agent, the Sky Blues should do everything they can to bring him back to the Midlands.

Another player that is set to be a free agent that would fit into Coventry City’s squad is Reading midfielder John Swift. 

There have been rumours surrounding Callum O’Hare’s future at the club, and if he left, there would be a need to bring in a creative player. 

That is where Swift could come in, with 11 goals and 13 assists in the Championship for the Royals this season.  

The type of move Swift is looking for this summer remains to be seen, but even Coventry are an upgrade on the relegation battle he found himself in at Reading this campaign. 

Kristian Pedersen is another player that could fit into Coventry City’s squad this summer.

With Ian Maatsen returning to his parent club now the end of the season has arrived, the Sky Blues are looking short on the left hand side.

Pedersen, on a free transfer then, may make sense.

Although they are not like for like in terms of their skillset, Pedersen is a decent operator on the left hand side of defence, and given he is currently at Birmingham City, likely wouldn’t have to re-locate if he moved to the Sky Blues.

On a free, there are not many better options out there position wise.

Izzy Brown is another free agent that perhaps Coventry City should take a look at this summer.

Brown is set to be released by Preston North End this summer, but that doesn’t mean he is a bad player.

In the past, we’ve seen Brown put decent numbers up in that attacking midfielder/second striker role, including at Luton in 2019/20 when he registered seven assists in 25 appearances.

On a free, he could be a decent back up to a first teamer such as Callum O’Hare.

Onto midfielders now, specifically players that can come in and add competition and depth to the central areas for the Sky Blues.

In this area on a free, Dominic Ball could be a decent option in this area.

Ball has recently been confirmed as released by QPR, and has plenty to offer sides in the Championship having made 26 appearances at the start of the campaign.

The 26-year-old was featuring regularly when QPR were flying high in the table, and whether or not you think the two are a coincidence, there is no denying that on a free he could represent great value.

Versatility is something he offers, too, having featured at right-back and centre-back in his career.

Another central midfielder Coventry City could target to add competition to their midfield is Joe Ralls.

Ralls, currently at Cardiff, sees his contract expire in South Wales at the end of June.

Ralls in an experienced operator at this level, having featured nearly 300 times in the division since 2011/12 and could add some quality to the Coventry midfield.

Much like Gustavo Hamer, Ralls is somewhat of an all-rounder and would fit in, in that sense.

He is also a leader, having captained Cardiff City.

It may be that Ralls remains at Cardiff with negotiations said to be ongoing, but if not, he is the sort of player Coventry and other clubs in the Championship for that matter, should be discussing this summer.

Another player that could add to Coventry City’s options this summer is centre-half Naby Sarr, currently at Huddersfield.

His contract with the Terriers is up this season, and given he has only made 18 Championship appearances, it is looking unlikely he will remain there.

Sarr has shown in recent seasons that he is a capable player at this level, and at 28 years old has plenty left to give in the coming years.

As a back-up and somebody that can challenge for a place in the XI, Sarr could be a good choice for the Sky Blues on a free.

Last but not least, the last free agent that could fit into Coventry City’s squad this summer is Luton Town defender James Bree.

Bree has been superb for the Hatters this campaign, but for some reason, he and the club are yet to agree on a new deal.

Fankaty Dabo has been on the right for Coventry this campaign, but has only managed two assists from full-back.

Bree meanwhile has six and on a free transfer, could therefore be an upgrade in this position for the Sky Blues.