Gary Cahill, Aden Flint, James Chester and Michael HectorGary Cahill, Aden Flint, James Chester and Michael Hector
Gary Cahill, Aden Flint, James Chester and Michael Hector

The released Championship centre-backs League One clubs including Portsmouth could sign for free – including £20m Fulham man, AFC Bournemouth’s Champions League winner and experienced heads at Cardiff and Millwall

Following the EFL’s retained/released list deadline passing last Saturday, a number of names will leave Championship clubs for free this summer.

This has put clubs in League One and the second tier needing reinforcements on red alert – especially those in need of a centre-back.

Pompey arguably fall into this category with Hayden Carter looking likely to remain at Blackburn this summer, and Sean Raggett yet to extend his stay at the Blues.

But who could they sign for free in pre-season?

Here’s who we found among the names set to leave their clubs at the end of their contracts in June.