Portsmouth’s preparations for their first season back in the Championship will have already begun. While the players are still a few weeks away from pre-season, the higherups and John Mousinho will already be shortlisting a number of players as the club look to ensure the squad is Championship-ready.
As clubs like Portsmouth already know, when there is not an big budget to call upon, smart moves must be made through free and loan signings. That makes this time of year crucial, with clubs confirming their retained lists following the conclusion of the season, while every club finds out who they can potentially sign on free transfers. With that in mind, we have rounded up all the retained lists from throughout the EFL to find out who is available.
45. Shrewsbury Town
Released: Harry Burgoyne, Tom Flanagan, Tunmise Sobowale, Elliott Bennett, Tom Bayliss, Rayhaan Tulloch, Aiden O’Brien, Ryan Bowman, Nana Owusu, Josh Bailey, Declan Hutchings. Returned to parent club: Joe Anderson, Jack Hinchy, Nohan Kenneh. In negotiations: Marko Marosi, Mal Benning, Aaron Pierre, Chey Dunkley, Dan Udoh Photo: Pete Norton
47. Wigan Athletic
Released: Ben Amos, Stephen Humphrys, Josh Magennis, Tom Pearce, Charlie Wyke. Returned to parent club: Luke Chambers, Martial Godo, Charlie Goode, Charlie Kelman, Liam Morrison, Liam Shaw, Kell Watts. In negotiations: Jordan Jones, Jason Kerr, Callum McManaman, Harry McHugh Photo: Lewis Storey
48. Wycombe Wanderers
Released: Max Stryjek, Joe Jacobson, D’Mani Mellor, Nathan Shepperd, Jack Wakely, Kane Vincent-Young. Returned to parent club: Chem Campbell, Saxon Earley, Freddie Potts, Dale Taylor, Nigel Lonwijk, Gideon Kodua. In negotiations: Chris Forino, Garath McCleary, Franco Ravizzoli Photo: Catherine Ivill