And on Friday, eight members of John Mousinho’s squad were released, while Ronan Curtis and Jay Mingi remain in negotiations.
Already, 17 of the Blues’ third-tier rivals had published their lists, with more than two weeks passed since the end of the season.
Here are all the sides who have so far revealed who will be released this summer.
9. Exeter
Released: Jevani Brown, Jamal Blackman, Jack Sparkes. Contract offered: Archie Collins, Kevin McDonal, Josh Key. Player/coach contract offered: Jonathan Grounds. Returning loans: Jay Stansfield (Fulham), Rakeem Harper (Ipswich), Kegs Chauke (Southampton), Joe White (Newcastle). Photo: Michael Regan
10. Fleetwood
Released: Dan Batty, Alex Cairns, Darnell Johnson. Contract offered: Harrison Holgate. Option: Drew Baker. Returning loanees: Carlos Mendes Gomes (Luton), Corrie Ndaba (Ipswich), Lewis Warrington (Everton). Photo: Pete Norton
11. Lincoln
Released: Joe Walsh, Max Sanders, Regan Poole. Contract offered: Sean Roughan, Hayden Cann. Returning loans: Carl Rushworth (Brighton), Harry Boyes (Sheffield United), Luke Plange (Crystal Palace), Matty Virtue (Blackpool), Mide Shodipo (QPR), Tashan Oakley-Boothe (Stoke). Photo: Stu Forster
12. MK Dons
Released: Edward Gyamfi, Jack Davies, Bradley Johnson, Lewis Johnson, Sullay Kaikai, David Martin, Josh McEachran, Franco Ravizzoli, Tennai Watson. Extensions triggered: Mo Eisa, Zak Jules. Returning loans: Jamie Cumming & Henry Lawrence (Chelsea), Paris Maghoma (Brentford), Anthony Stewart (Aberdeen). Photo: Pete Norton