The transfer window is almost here and Portsmouth will be fishing in a very different pond this summer. Promotion from League One means Pompey will be looking to strengthen their squad with a number of new additions before the new season in order to make the most of their return to the Championship.
Portsmouth will still be looking for a bargain, though, and the possibility of being able to add Championship quality to their side for free will surely appeal. The club will be keeping a close eye on retained and released lists in the next few weeks, then, in order to gauge who might be available. With that in mind, here’s a look at those who have been released by clubs in the second and third tier so far this month.
5. Stoke City
Released players: Tyrese Campbell, Ciaran Clark, Wesley. Contract discussions: Enda Stevens | Getty Images
6. Blackpool
Released players: Mackenzie Chapman, Callum Connolly, Marvin Ekpiteta, Dannen Francis, Brad Holmes, Shayne Lavery, Donovan Lescott, Luke Mariette, Will Squires, Tayt Trusty, Matty Virtue. Contract discussions: James Husband, Tyler Hill Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
7. Bristol Rovers
Released players: Sam Finley, John Marquis, Josh Grant, Lewis Gordon, James Gibbons, Harvey Greenslade, Ryan Jones. Contract discussions: Scott Sinclair, Jordan Rossiter, Luca Hoole. Photo: Harry Trump
8. Cambridge United
Released players: Ryan Bennett, Harrison Dunk, Brandon Haunstrup, James Holden, Saikou Janneh, Fejiri Okenabirhie, Lyle Taylor, Saleem Akanbi, Harvey Beckett, Tom Finch, Greg Sandiford, Kai Yearn. Contract discussions: Glenn McConnell, Amaru Kaunda, James Brophy, Mamadou Jobe, Elias Kachunga, Sullay Kaikai, Will Mannion, Jordan Cousins. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images