So far, 18 of Pompey’s third-tier rivals have unveiled who they wish to keep next term, along with those who are exiting for fresh starts.
Blues target Matt Butcher is one of those departing this summer after it was confirmed he rejected fresh terms at Accrington Stanley, along with Cheltenham defender Will Boyle after he decided to seek new adventures.
Meanwhile, massive ex-Fratton Park favourite Ben Thompson has also been released following the end of his contract at Gillingham, while former striker John Marquis has been let go from Lincoln.
Here are the numbers from those released so far.
5. Charlton
Released: Chris Gunter, Conor Washington, Adam Matthews, Ben Watson, Pape Souare, Stephen Henderson. Extensions triggered: Ryan Inniss, Josh Davison, Nathan Harness. Returning loanees: Akin Famewo (Norwich), Nile John (Spurs), Elliot Lee (Luton), Jon Leko (Birmingham), Juan Castillo and Mason Burstow (both Chelsea). Photo: Stu Forster
6. Cheltenham
Released: Dan Bowry, Chris Clements, Tom Chamberlain,Alex Addai and Tahvon Campbell; Rejected offer: Will Boyle; Returning loanees: Josh Griffiths, Finn Azaz (both West Brom), Callum Wright (Leicester), Sam Smith (Reading)and Indiana Vassilev (Aston Villa). Photo: Pete Norton
7. Crewe
Released: Sam Booth, Will Jaaskelainen, Scott Kashket, Luke Murphy, Tyreece Onyeka, Chris Porter, Joe Robbins, Nathan Woodthorpe; Returning loanees: Ryan Alebiosu (Arsenal), Rekeem Harper (Ipswich Town), Ben Knight (Manchester City); Contract offered: Travis Johnson. Photo: Naomi Baker
8. Doncaster
Released: Dan Gardner, AJ Greaves, Lirak Hasani, Branden Horton, Cameron John, Fejiri Okenabirhie, Ed Williams; Returning loanees: Ethan Galbraith (Manchester United), Ben Jackson (Huddersfield Town), Josh Martin (Norwich City), Mipo Odubeko (West Ham United), Matt Smith (Arsenal); Contract offered: Aidan Barlow, John Bostock, Bobby Faulkner. Photo: Pete Norton