http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/feb/04/free-transfers-for-arsene-wenger Razvan Rat (left-back) The Romanian arrived at West Ham from Shakhtar Donetsk with a big reputation and wasn't shy of speaking about how his Champions League and international experience had prepared him for anything the Premier League had to offer. But while his effort could not be faulted, Rat, a bright and engaging individual, was unable to hold down a place in Sam Allardyce's back four and the Romania captain agreed to end his contract by mutual consent on deadline day, even though it ran until June. A Championship club in need of a seasoned left-back could do much worse, though.