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?

17. Preston North End
Offered new contract: Alan Browne, Ched Evans, Lewis Leigh. Released: Ben Woodburn, Greg Cunningham. | Getty Images

18. QPR
Released: Ossie Kakay, Albert Adomah, Jordan Archer, Andre Dozzell, Aaron Drewe, Stephen Duke-McKenna. | Getty Images

19. Sheffield United
Released: Chris Basham, George Baldock, Oliver Norwood, Wes Foderingham, Max Lowe. | Getty Images

20. Sheffield Wednesday
Offered new contracts: Barry Bannan, Cameron Dawson, Di’Shon Bernard, Dominic Iorfa, Liam Palmer, Will Vaulks, Josh Windass. Released: Lee Gregory, Tyreeq Bakinson, George Byers, Juan Delgado, Reece James. | Getty Images

