The retained lists were coming in thick and fast throughout May, as Championship sides put their squad framework in place ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Now with Leeds United and Cardiff City yesterday confirming their situations, every second tier club’s scenarios over players is clear.
When it comes to players being released there’s some interesting names now up for grabs, so we’ve compiled every Championship player who is a free agent this summer. That’s been grouped into those released and those currently in talks over new agreements.
Which of these potential gems would you like to see at Fratton Park next season?
9. Leeds United
Released: Charlie Allen, Luke Ayling, Lewis Bate, Keenan Carole, Stuart Dallas, Cuba Diboe, Scott Godden, Ian Poveda, Morten Spencer, Harvey Sutcliffe, Dani van den Heuvel In talks: Harry Christy, Cody Drameh, Joseph Snowdon, Luca Thomas, Liam Cooper, Jamie Shackleton | Getty Images
10. Luton Town
In talks: Gabe Osho Released: Dan Potts, Luke Berry, Fred Onyedinma, Elliot Thorpe, Admiral Muskwe, Josh Allen, Tobias Braney, Oliver Camis, Archie Heron, Millar Matthews-Lewis, Ben Tompkins. | Getty Images
11. Middlesbrough
Released: Paddy McNair, Liam Roberts, Ben Beals, Sam Collins, Joe Gibson, Fenton John, Max Metcalfe, Henry Popple, Jeremy Sivi, Frankie Whelan. | Getty Images
12. Millwall
Offered new contracts: Kamarl Grant, Tom Leahy, Chinwike Okoli, Kyle Smith, Sha’mar Lawson. Released: Bartosz Bialkowski, Shaun Hutchinson, Abdul Abdulmalik, Nana Boateng, George Walker, Finley Cotton, Zane Myers, Seb Drozd, Kyron McKay, Frankie Hvid, Arezki Hamouchene. | Getty Images