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.
13. Stoke
Released: Sam Clucas, Demeaco Duhaney, Aden Flint (pictured), Morgan Fox, Phil Jagielka, Tashan Oakley-Boothe, Nick Powell Offered new contract: Frank Fielding Photo: Steve Ellis Steve Ellis
14. Swansea City
Released: Andreas Sondergaard Set to leave as things stand: Ryan Manning, Joel Latibeaudiere, Kyle Naughton (pictured) Photo: Richard Sellers
15. West Brom
Released: Tom Rogic, Kean Bryan, Jake Livermore (pictured) In talks: Erik Pieters Photo: Catherine Ivill
16. Wigan Athletic
Released: Tendayi Darikwa (pictured), Steven Caulker, Joe Bennett and Ryan Nyambe, Jordan Cousins, Gwion Edwards. Photo: Bernard Platt