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.
9. Fleetwood
Released: Harrison Biggins, Callum Camps, Kieran O'Hara, Anthony Pilkington; Returning loanees: Callum Johnson (Pompey), Dan Butterworth (Blackburn), Josh Harrop (Preston) and Zak Jules (MK Dons). Contract offered: Daniel Andrew. Photo: Clive Brunskill
10. Gillingham
Released: Mustapha Carayol, Aaron Chapman, Ryan Jackson, Harvey Lintott, Danny Lloyd, Christian Maghoma, Vadaine Oliver, Gerald Sithole, Ben Thompson; Offered contracts: Jack Tucker, Bailey Akehurst, Robbie McKenzie; Returning loanees: Pontus Dahlberg and Dan Phillips (both Watford), Charlie Kelman and Conor Masterson (both QPR), Tom Dickson-Peters (Norwich). Photo: George Wood
11. Ipswich
Released: Tom Carroll, Tomas Holy, Myles Kenlock, James Norwood; Unconfirmed: Tawanda Chirewa, Bailey Clements, Kayden Jackson, Brett McGavin, Tyreece Simpson; Returning loanees: Tyreeq Bakinson (Bristol City), Macauley Bonne (QPR), Bersant Celina (Dijon), Dominic Thompson (Brentford). Photo: Alex Burstow
12. Lincoln
Released: John Marquis, Max Melbourne, Contract talks: Conor McGrandles, Liam Bridcutt, Returning loanees: Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Arsenal), Josh Griffiths (West Brom), Lewis Fiorini (Manchester City), Liam Cullen (Swansea), Morgan Whittaker (Swansea). Picture: Robin Jones Photo: Robin Jones