And on Friday, eight members of John Mousinho’s squad were released, while Ronan Curtis and Jay Mingi remain in negotiations.
Already, 17 of the Blues’ third-tier rivals had published their lists, with more than two weeks passed since the end of the season.
Here are all the sides who have so far revealed who will be released this summer.
Here are all the sides who have so far revealed who will be released this summer.
5. Cambridge
Released: Liam O’Neil, Dimitar Mitov, Harvey Knibbs, Joe Ironside, Sam Smith, Shilow Tracey, George Williams, Greg Taylor, Lloyd Jones and Ben Worman. Contract offered: Ryan Bennett, Harrison Dunk, Paul Digby, George Thomas and Fejiri Okenabirhie. Returning loans: Steve Seddon (Oxford United), Conor McGrandles (Charlton). Photo: Pete Norton
6. Charlton
Released: Macauley Bonne, Sean Clare, Alex Gilbey, Nathan Harness, Ryan Inniss, Albie Morgan. Contracts offered: Michael Hector, Aaron Henry, Terell Thomas. Returning loanees: Todd Kane (Coventry), Gavin Kilkenny (Bournemouth), Matt Penney (Ipswich), Jes Rak-Sakyi (Crystal Palace), Steven Sessegnon (Fulham). Photo: Alex Pantling
7. Cheltenham
Released: Charlie Raglan, Charlie Brown, Shaun MacDonald, Callum Ebanks, Dylan Barkers, Zac Guinan, Christian Norton. Contracts offered: Liam Sercombe, Max Harris, Ryan Jackson, Ryan Broom, Adulai Sambu. Returning loanees: Caleb Taylor (West Brom), Taylor Perry (Wolves), Glen Rea (Luton) and Elkan Baggott (Ipswich). Photo: Pete Norton