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.
9. Forest Green Rovers
Released: Nathan Holland, Dom Bernard, Darnell Johnson, Mathew Stevens, Jordon Garrick, Sean Robertson, Alex Gorrin, Fankaty Dabo, David Davis, Reece Brown, Richard Keogh, Luke Daniels, Jack Carter, Finley Bell. Murphy Bennett | Getty Images
10. Gillingham
Released: Shaun Williams, Ike Orji, Matty MacArthur, Macaulay Bonne, Ronald Sithole, Josh Chambers, Kieron Agbebi, Nathan Harvey | Getty Images
11. Grimsby Town
Released: Harvey Tomlinson, Edwin Essel, Aaron Braithwaite, Jamie Bramwell, Niall Maher, Anthony Glennon, Abo Eisa, Arthur Gnahoua, Gavan Holohan, Otis Khan, Danny Amos | Getty Images
12. Harrogate Town
Released: Lewis Thomas, Jonathan Mitchell, Joe Mattock, Will Smith, Pete Jameson, George Horbury, Finn O’Boyle, Brad Williams and Emmanuel Ilesanmi, Alex Mooney, Cadarn Taylor, Lewis Smalley, Ollie Nicholson, Alfie Lee, Josh Brodella and Elijah Samuels. | Getty Images