With clubs confirming their retained and released lists to the EFL by the deadline, a few well known names are now free agents, as are potential stars for the future.
There are a good number of youngsters available for capture and whilst they’ll have some hopes of being taken on by other Championship sides, chances are most will find homes at League One and League Two level as they keep themselves in the professional ladder and look to kick on again at pastures.
All club’s retained lists are available by visiting the efl.com and whilst the released list is not designed to be exhaustive, it’s fair to say some players listed may have received late contract offers or have already secured their futures elsewhere or even still be mulling offers over and I’ve updated as best I can on that front but I won’t have got it 100%.
The EFL released this list yesterday but they themselves point to the fact that it was 100% accurate only as of May 20, so a players’ status may have changed since the list was submitted remember.
But as a guide to potential free agents as fans cherry pick players they’d like to see turn up at their clubs this summer, it’s as good a guide as any.
The EFL key is as follows:
(o) players under 24 year with a contract expiry of June 30 with an offer.
(h) players who do not hold a current contract, but club retains registration.
(m) player under 24 years employed on a monthly contract as per May 20.
(w) player under 24 years employed on a week to week basis as per May 20.
Sky Bet Championship
Aston Villa
Abdoul Johan, Calder Riccardo, Cowans Henry Gordon Mander, Hale Rory Danny, Kozak Libor, Leggett Thomas Jacob, Linley Joseph Michael Edward, Sellars Jerell, Sundman Joonas Sebastian.
Barnsley
Carvell James Shaun, Charles Jake David, Cowgill Jack Nicholas, Evans Callum Leeroy, Nyatanga Lewin John, Patrick Omari Joshua Curtis, Proctor George Miles, (o) Scowen Joshua Charlie, Templeton Matthew, (o) Watkins Marley Joseph, White Aidan Peter, Williams Ryan Dale.
Birmingham City
Adams Charlee Shaun, Arthur Koby Owusu, Baba Noe, Brown Reece, Cooper Charlie Terrence, O’Neill George Connor, (o) Robinson Paul Peter.
Blackburn Rovers
Akpan Hope, Askew Joshua George Michael Peter, Brown Wesley Michael, Greer Gordon, Guthrie Danny Sean, Henley Adam David, Howarth Ramirez, Lowe Jason John.
Brentford
Ferry James Patrick, Jatta Seika, Kurasik Dominic, Kyriatzis Dimitrios, McCormack Alan, Parish Daniel David.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Ankergren Casper, Barnett Dylan Mark, Cadman Thomas Patrick, Forren Vegard, Hambo Vahid, O’Grady Christopher James, (o) Stockdale David Adam, Tighe Connor Jay, Ward Joseph.
Bristol City
Bascome Osagi Oyahri, Challis Jack, Difford James Mark, Little Mark Daniel, Lyons-Foster Kodi, McNulty Joseph Michael, Moss Harvey, Wilbraham Aaron Thomas.
Burton Albion
(o) Barker Shaun, (o) Beardsley Christopher Kelan, (o) Bywater Stephen, (o) Dyer Lloyd Richard, Edwards Philip Lee, (o) Flanagan Thomas Michael, Gatter Charlie Anthony, McLaughlin Jonathan Peter, (o) Mousinho John Michael Lewis, Reilly Callum, (m) Sordell Marvin Anthony, (o) Turner Ben Howard, Williamson Lee Trevor.
Cardiff City
Adeyemi Thomas Oluseun, Bird Jamie Eric Jason, Blaise Jordan Louis Joseph, Le Fondre Adam James, Manga Bruno Ecuele, (o) Mathurin-Harris Kadeem Raymond, O’Reilly Luke Patrick, Oshilaja Abdul-Yussuf Adedeji, Patten Robbie, Southam MacAuley Anthony, Wharton Theo, (o) Whittingham Peter Michael.
Derby County
Mellors Thomas James, Santos D’Abadia Alefe.
Fulham
Cole Larnell James, Grimmer Jack, Joronen Jesse Pekka, Parker Scott Matthew, Sheckleford Ryheem Cole, Smile Joshua Clifford, Soutter Jake Keith, Tunnicliffe Ryan, Walker Joshua James.
Huddersfield Town
Bojaj Florent, Coughlan Ronan Liam, Murphy Joseph, Spencer Jamie William, Warde Sam Christopher, (o) Whitehead Dean.
Ipswich Town
Berra Christophe Didier, Best Leon Julian Brendan, Coke Giles Christopher, Digby Paul Andrew, Douglas Jonathan Michael, Marsden Jacob Anthony, Robinson Joe Alan, (m) Taylor Steven Vincent.
Leeds United
Botaka Jordan Rolly, Purver Alex William, Taylor Michael James, Turnbull Ross, Vann Jack, Whitehouse Billy Haywood.
Newcastle United
Ameobi Samuel, Anita Vurnon San Benito, Broccoli Stefan Daniele, Gouffran Yoan, Satka Lubomir, Vuckic Haris.
Norwich City
Bassong Nguena Sebastian Aymar, Bennett Ryan, Eaton-Collins Jamie, Grant Raymond Michael, Killip Ben, McGrandles Conor, Mulumbu Youssouf, Ruddy John Thomas Gordon, Turner Michael Thomas, Whittaker Steven.
Nottingham Forest
Fryatt Matthew Charles, Marques Christopher, Nielsen Frederik Fisker, Pinillos Gonzalez Daniel, Thorne James Samuel, Worrall Robert James.
Preston North End
Beckford Jermaine Paul Alexander, Lindegaard Anders Rozenkrantz, Smith Clive Reece.
Queens Park Rangers
Goather-Braithwaite Darnell Keith Thomas, Henry Karl Levi Daniel.
Reading
Bennett Harrison George, Cardwell Harry James, Hyam Dominic John, Kuhl Aaron John, Long Sean Martin, Moore Stuart John, Tanner Craig David, Tupper Joe Daniel, Vancooten Terence Owen, (o) Williams Daniel Charles.
Rotherham United
Bailey Fabian Paul Richard, Camp Lee Michael John, Dawson Christopher Gary, Ekstrand Lars Hening Joel, Kelly Stephen Michael, Mattock Joseph William, Rose Thomas Andrew, Smallwood Richard, Thorpe Thomas Joseph, Wilson Kelvin, Wood Richard Mark.
Sheffield Wednesday
Betra Franck Herman Blahou, Dielna Claude Pierre Marie, Emanuelson Urby Vitorrio Diego, Hayford Charlie Garath, Lachman Darryl Brian Ricky, Moreira Semedo Jose Vitor, Percival Elliot James, Sasso Vincent, Sougou Modou.
Wigan Athletic
Anson Adam James, Baxendale Arnold Spencer, Boyd James Thomas William, Cosgrove Sam Benjamin, Jaaskelainen Juusi Albert, Langford Liam James, Lingard Alex Matthew, Obertan Gabriel Antoine, (o) Perkins David Philip, Taylor Andrew Derek, Warnock Stephen.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
De Azevedo Ferreira Sa Silvio Manuel, Delacoe Joseph Dennis Leigh, Henry James, O’Hanlon Ben Joseph, Reid Bradley, Upton Regan David, Williamson Michael James.
Sky Bet League One
AFC Wimbledon
Beere Thomas Keith Robert, (o) Elliott Thomas Joshua, Fitzpatrick David Hugh Aborlo, Gallagher Daniel Lee, Kelly Sean, Oakley George, Olusanya Olutoyosi Tajudeen, Renee-Pringle Johnville Isaacs Joseph, Robertson Christopher.
Bolton Wanderers
Buxton Lewis Edward, Clayton Maximillian James, Davies Mark Nicholas, Dervite-Vaussoue Dorian, Jaaskelainen William Albert, Lavelle Samuel Mark, Madine Gary Lee, Morais Filipe Alexandre, Moxey Dean, Newell George Stephen, Spearing Jay Francis, Tanner Hyuga, Trotter Liam Antony, Wabara Reece, Walker Thomas James, Wheater David James, Wilson Lawrie.
Bradford City
Cracknell Joseph, Darby Stephen Mark, (o) Kilgallon Matthew, King James Taylor, (o) Marshall Mark Anthony, (o) McArdle Rory Alexander, (o) McMahon Anthony, (o) Meredith James Gregory, (o) Sattelmaier Rouven Kai.
Bristol Rovers
Easter Jermaine Maurice, Gosling Jake, Greenslade Daniel, Harris Robert, Lucas James Alexander, Mildenhall Stephen James, Montano Castillo Cristian Alexis, Puddy Willem John Stanley.
Bury
Brown Christopher, (m) Caddis Paul McLean, Dudley Anthony Ryan, Etuhu Kelvin, Hope Hallam Robert, (o) Jones Craig Stephen, Lainton Robert Paul, (m) Lowe Ryan Thomas, McCulloch Cameron James, Mellis Jacob Alexander, Miller Ishmael Antony, (m) Pennant Jermaine Lloyd, Rachubka Paul Stephen, (o) Tutte Andrew William.
Charlton Athletic
Chicksen Adam Thomas, Johnson Roger, Millar Christopher James, Mitov Dimitar, Thomas Terell Mondasia.
Chesterfield
Beesley Jake Elliott, Ebanks-Blake Sylvan, (o) Evatt Ian Ross, Gardner Daniel, Graham Liam Matthew, Humphreys Ritchie John, Jones Daniel Jeffrey, Martinez Cervera Angel, Morrison Curtis Lloyd, O’Shea James, Raglan Charles Jordan Clark, Stuckmann Thorsten.
Coventry City
(o) Burge Lee Stephen, Clarke Nathan, Finch Jack Jonathon, Foley Kevin Patrick, Gadzhev Vladimir Georgiev, Lameiras Ruben, Ricketts Samuel Derek, Rose Andrew Patrick, Spence Kyle Cameron Walter, (o) Stokes Christopher Martin Thomas, Tudgay Marcus, Whitmore Jacob James.
Fleetwood Town
(o) Ball David Michael, (o) McLaughlin Conor Gerard, McManus Declan Joseph, Myers Spencer Richard, (o) Nirennold Victor, Roberts Oliver James, (o) Ryan James, Woolford Martyn.
Gillingham
Dickenson Mitchell Jack, (m) Herd Christopher, Jackson Ryan Oliver, (o) McDonald Cody, Newcombe Henry John, Osadebe Emma Ebuka, (m) Rehman Zeshan.
Millwall
(o) Abdou Nadjim, Bray Rian Edward, Cummings Shaun Michael, Farrell Kyron Cassius Daniel, Forde David, Martin Joseph John, Pavey Alfie Martin Kevin, (o) Williams Shaun.
Milton Keynes Dons
Bowditch Dean Peter, Burns Charlie Peter John, (o) Lewington Dean Scott, Martin David Edward, Maynard Nicholas David, Powell Daniel, (o) Reeves Benjamin Neil, Tshimanga Kabongo.
Northampton Town
Anderson Paul, Diamond Alexander Kevin, Smith Adam Clifford, Sonupe Emmanuel Olukolade, Zakuani Gabriel.
Oldham Athletic
(o) Clarke Peter Michael, Croft Lee David, (o) Green Paul Jason, (o) Kettings Christopher David, Knight Lee David, Law Joshua, (m) Obadeyi Temitope, Reckord Jamie Vincent Junior, (o) Wilson Brian.
Oxford United
Buchel Benjamin, Cundy Robbie David, Dunkley Cheyenne Armani Keanu, Giles Jonathan, Graham Jordan Owen, Maguire Christopher Patrick Joseph, Welch-Hayes Miles Winfield.
Peterborough United
Henry Dion-Curtis, Taylor Paul Thomas, Tyler Mark Richard.
Port Vale
(o) Foley Samuel Robert, Johnson Samuel William, Lloyd Ryan Anthony, (m) Mehmet Deniz Dogan, Pickering Harry Thomas, (m) Pugh Daniel Adam, (o) Purkiss Ben, (o) Shalaj Gezim, Thomas Jerome William, (o) Yates Adam Paul.
Rochdale
(o) Barry-Murphy Brian, Diba Musangu Jonathan, Logan Conrad Joseph, (o) Lund Matthew Charles, (o) McDermott Donal, (o) Mendez-Laing Nathaniel, Owusu-Akyeaw David Peter.
Scunthorpe United
Anyon Joseph, Daniels Luke Matthew, (o) Davies Craig Martin, (o) Dawson Stephen John, Mirfin David Matthew, Ness Jamie, Wiseman Scott Nigel Kenneth.
Sheffield United
Kelly Graham, McNulty Marc, Scougall Stefan, Smith Kimarni, Stewart Casey Owen.
Shrewsbury Town
Anderson Kaiman Selern, (o) Coyne Daniel, Grogan Callum, Halstead Mark James, Jones Ethan Anthony, (o) Sadler Matthew, (o) Whalley Shaun James.
Southend United
Alawode-Williams Jordan, (o) Atkinson William Henry, Barrett Adam Nicholas, (o) Ferdinand Anton Julian, Hines Zavon, Mooney David, Nouble Frank Herman, O’Neill Luke Marcus, (o) Thompson Adam Lee, (o) White John Alan, Williams Jason Norrel.
Swindon Town
Barry Bradley Oliver, (o) Hylton Jermaine Samuel, (o) Kasim Yaser Safa, (o) Obika Jonathan, Ormonde-Ottewill Brandon, Rodgers Anton, (o) Rossi Branco Raphael, Sendles-White Jamie Alexander, Stewart Jordan John, (o) Thompson Nathan Michael.
Walsall
Butterfield Kacy Milan, (o) Chambers Adam Craig, (o) Etheridge Neil Leonard Dula, MacGillivray Craig, Moussa Franck, Osbourne Isaiah George, Vassell Theo Gary Carlstan.
Sky Bet League Two
Accrington Stanley
(o) Boco Romauld, Davies Arron Rhys, Hewitt Steven Daniel, Lacey Patrick Sean, Parish Elliott Charles, Wall Luke Sky, Webb Nathan James.
Barnet
Akinde Samuel, (o) Campbell-Ryce Jamal Julian, (o) Nelson Michael John.
Blackpool
(o) Aldred Thomas Michael, Black Ian Kenneth, Cameron Henry Anthony, (o) Delfouneso Nathan Abayomi, Herron John, Higham Luke, Lyness Dean James, Nolan Edward William, Payne Jack Stephen, Redshaw Jack, Slocombe Sam Oliver, Wilson MacAuley David James.
Cambridge United
Corr Barry, Dunne James William, Gregory David Michael, Newton Conor, Williams Dylan Mathew, Williamson Benjamin Marc, Wozencroft Pigott Joseph David.
Carlisle United
(o) Bailey James Joseph, Brough Patrick John, Crocombe Maxime Teremoana, (o) Gillespie Mark Joseph, (o) Ibehre Jabo Oshevire, (m) Joachim Jean Michel, (o) Kennedy Jason Brian, (o) Raynes Michael.
Cheltenham Town
Barthram Jack Patrick, Cranston Jordan Christopher, (m) Davis Liam Lloyd, Dayton James Francis, Hall Asa Philip, Jennings James Ryan, Lymn Jordan Kenneth, Morgan-Smith Amari, Munns Jack Frederick, O’Connor-Kitscha Calum Peter, Parslow Daniel, Rowe James Michael, (o) Storer Kyle James, (o) Wright Daniel.
Colchester United
Akinwande Obafemi Karl, Briggs Matthew, (m) Brill Dean Michael, (o) Brindley Richard Michael, (o) Elokobi George Nganyuo, Harrison Callum John, Ocran Brendan, Peter Dexter Washington, Porter Christopher John, Williams Rhys Frederick, Wyatt Ben.
Crawley Town
Banton Jason, Bawling Alfred Bobson, Harrold Matthew James, Henderson Conor Alan, Tajbakhsh Aryan.
Crewe Alexandra
Bingham Billy Christopher, Davis Harry Spencer, (o) Guthrie Jonathan Neil, (m) Hollands Daniel Timothy, Nugent Ben William, Saunders Callum Luke, (o) Turton Oliver Anthony.
Doncaster Rovers
Keegan Paul Anthony, McCormick Joseph David, McSheffrey Gary, Pugh Joseph James, Taylor-Sinclair Aaron.
Exeter City
(o) Archibald-Henville Troy Patrick, (o) Grant Joel Valentino, McCready Thomas Richard, (m) Oakley Matthew, Olejnik Robert, Riley-Lowe Connor.
Grimsby Town
(o) Andrew Daniel Kenny, Chambers Ashley Renaldo, (o) Collins Daniel Lewis, Disley Craig Edward, Gowling Joshua Anthony Izaac, Gunning Gavin Jude, Jones Daniel John, Pearson Shaun, Venney Joshua Lewis, Wright Max.
Hartlepool United
Dudzinksi Benjamin Jeffrey, Green Kieran Thomas, Jones Robert William, (o) Magnay Carl, Martin James Ronald, Orrell Jake, Paynter William Paul, Pollock Ben, Richards Jordan, Smith Connor Charles.
Leyton Orient
Atangana Nigel, Cisak Aleksander, (o) Collins Michael Anthony, Hunt Nicholas Brett, Janse Jens, Kennedy Callum Ewan, McCallum Paul Leon Miller, Moncur Freddy Daniel, Moore Sammy Leslie, Nnomo Ngong Jean Marie Ulrich, Palmer Oliver James.
Luton Town
Banton Zane, Gooch Liam Reece, Green Daniel Richard, MacKail-Smith Craig, O’Donnell Stephen Gerard.
Mansfield Town
(m) Arquin Yoann Axel Cyriac, Baxendale James Robert, Collins Lee, Green Matthew James, Hemmings Ashley Josiah, Hoban Patrick James, Hurst Kevan, Jensen Brian, McGuire Jamie Anthony, Shearer Scott, Shires Corbin.
Morecambe
(o) Ellison Kevin, Fleming Andrew Lee, (o) Kenyon Alexander George, Molyneux Lee Robert, Murphy Peter James, (o) Roche Barry Christopher, (o) Rose Michael Charles, Wakefield Liam, (o) Wildig Aaron Keith.
Newport County
Angel Liam Paul, Bignot Paul Junior, Bird Ryan, (o) Bittner James, Compton Jack Louis Paul, (o) Day Joseph David, (o) John-Lewis Lenell Nicholas, Jones Darren Lee, Meechan Thomas, (o) Myrie-Williams Jennison, Parselle Kieran Richard Ferguson, Reid Craig Kevin, Rose Mitchell Nigel.
Notts County
(m) Ameobi Foluwashola, Atkinson Wesley, Audel Thierry Gerard, Campbell Adam, (o) Duffy Richard Michael, (o) Edwards Michael, Gibson Montel, (o) Hollis Haydn Joseph, Loach Scott James, McMillan Jack Louie, (o) Milsom Robert Steven, Richards Jordan Elijah, (o) Smith Alan, (o) Stead Jonathan Graeme, Wildin Luther Ash, (m) Yeates Mark Stephen.
Plymouth Argyle
Bulvitis Nauris, Calver Jack Lee, (o) Carey Graham, Donaldson Ryan Mark, Dorel Vincent Laurent, Ijaha David, (o) Jervis Jake Mario, Lane Ryan Alan John, (o) McCallum Marc David James, Palfrey William Harry, Rooney Louis John, (o) Sawyer Gary Dean, Slew Jordan Michael, Smith Connor Micheal, Spencer James Christopher, Steer Benjamin George.
Portsmouth
(o) Bennett Kyle, Davies Calvin Jack, Doyle Michael Paul, (o) Evans Gareth Charles, Hunt Noel, (m) Linganzi Koumba Amine, (m) O’Brien Liam Daniel, Stevens Enda.
Stevenage
Fox Andrew Thomas Philip, Hyde Jake Matthew, (o) Jones Jamie, Kerr Nathan, Lee Charlie, (o) McAnuff Joel Joshua Frederick Melvin, Ntlhe Kgosietsile, (o) Schumacher Steven Thomas, Tonge Michael William Eric, Wells Dean Tommy.
Wycombe Wanderers
(o) Bean Marcus Tristam, (o) Pierre Aaron, Thompson Garry Kevin Langrish, Wood Samuel James.
Yeovil Town
Bassett Oliver Jacob, (o) Dawson Kevin Patrick, (o) Dolan Matthew Alexander, Eaves Thomas James, Goodship Brandon, (o) Lacey Alexander Lawrence, Lawless Alexander Graham, Lea Joseph William, (o) Smith Nathan Colin Leslie, Ward Darren Philip, (o) Zoko Bernard Francois Dassise.