And some pretty interesting names are becoming available as players are released, while talks are ongoing about others who are out of contract.
Here is a list of every Championship player who is on a free amid the announcements so far.
9. Preston
Released: Aaron Bennett, Dana Amaral, Harry Nevin, Lewis Coulton, Matthew Olosunde (pictured).
Offered new contracts: Greg Cunningham, Josh Onomah, Robbie Brady, Daniel Johnson. Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
10. QPR
Released: Luke Amos (picured), Leon Balogun, Olamide Shodipo, Conor Masterson, Charlie Owens, Ody Alfa
Offered new contracts: Chris Martin, Jordan Archer, Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Aaron Drewe, Stephen Duke-McKenna Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
11. Reading
Released: Scott Dann, Luke Southwood, Shane Long (picured) Liam Moore, Lucas Joao, Dejan Tete
Talks: Amadou Mbengue, Yakou Meite, Junior Hoilett Photo: Naomi Baker
12. Rotherham United
Released: Wes Harding, Robbie Hemfrey, Mackenzie Warne, Richard Wood
Offered new contracts: Tyler Blackett, Sean Morrison, Chiedozie Ogbene (pictured), Lee Peltier, Josh Vickers Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe