At the end of every season, clubs release their ‘retained lists’ of players that will stay at the club and those that will leave at the end of their contract.
Sunderland’s participation in the play-offs means their retained list is still to be released, however, plenty of teams in the division have already started to shape their squads ahead of next campaign.
The Black Cats will be playing Championship football next season, however, seeing how other clubs are beginning their preparations for the new season does offer a window into how they want to approach matters and have a successful season next year.
Wes Hoolahan, Ben Watson and Oumar Niasse headlined the early League One releases, but what other moves have already been made?
Here, we take a look at the very latest ‘retained lists’ that have been released by League One clubs:
The Black Cats will be playing Championship football next season, however, seeing how other clubs are beginning their preparations for the new season does offer a window into how they want to approach matters and have a successful season next year.
5. Cambridge United
Offered new contract: Greg Taylor, Jack Iredale, Liam O’Neil, Harrison Dunk, Adam May, Will Mannion — Released: Wes Hoolahan, Kai McKenzie-Lyle, Tom Dickens — Loan players returned to parent clubs: Sam Sherring, Jensen Weir, Lorent Tolaj
Photo: Marc Atkins
6. Charlton Athletic
Contract extension triggered: Jake Forster-Caskey, Ryan Inniss, Josh Davison, Nathan Harness — Released: Chris Gunter, Conor Washington, Adam Matthews, Ben Watson, Pape Souare, Stephen Henderson — Loan players returned to parent clubs: Akin Famewo, Nile John, Elliot Lee, Jon Leko, Juan Castillo, Mason Burstow
Photo: James Chance
7. Cheltenham Town
Offered new contract: Dylan Barkers, Will Boyle (offer rejected), Ellis Chapman, Zac Guinan, Max Harris, Liam Sercombe — Released: Charlie Colkett, Scott Flinders, Conor Thomas, Andy Williams — Transfer listed: Owen Evans — Loan players returned to parent club: Kion Etete, Dan Nlundulu, Mattie Pollock, Aaron Ramsey, Jamie Soule, Callum Wright
Photo: Pete Norton
8. Crewe Alexandra
Offered new contract: Travis Johnson, David Richards (accepted), Regan Griffiths (accepted) — Released: Will Jaaskelainen, Chris Porter, Scott Kashket, Luke Murphy, Tyreece Onyeka, Joe Robbins, Nathan Woodthorpe, Sam Booth — Loan players returned to parent club: Ryan Alebiosu, Ben Knight, Rekeem Harper
Photo: Stu Forster