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.
18. Rotherham United
Contract extension triggered: Josh Chapman, Jake Hull, Viktor Johansson, Chiedozie Ogbene — In talks over a new deal: Michael Smith, Michael Ihiekwe, Jamie Lindsay — Released: Jake Cooper, Jacob Gratton, Freddie Ladapo, Angus MacDonald, Joe Mattock, Mickel Miller — Loan players returned to parent club: Will Grigg, Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Jordi Osei-Tutu Photo: George Wood
19. Portsmouth
Contract extension triggered: Marcus Harness, Louis Thompson, Jay Mingi, Jayden Reid — In talks over a new deal: Reeco Hackett, Michael Jacobs, Aiden O’Brien, Sean Raggett — Released: Paul Downing, Callum Johnson, Ollie Webber, Shaun Williams — Loan players returned to parent club: Gavin Bazunu, Hayden Carter, George Hirst, Mahlon Romeo, Tyler Walker Photo: Oisin Keniry
20. Sheffield Wednesday
Offered new contract: Jack Hunt, Massimo Luongo, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Joe Wildsmith — Released: Saido Berahino, Chey Dunkley, Sam Hutchinson — Loan players returned to parent club: Harlee Dean, Lewis Gibson, Tyreece John-Jules, Florian Kamberi, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Olamide Shodipo, Jordan Storey Photo: Stu Forster