Clubs are publishing their retained lists, allowing recruitment teams to eye up talent they may be able to sign on a free transfer. These 27 players have all been released by Championship clubs, and may be of interest to those in the second tier.
As it stands, Huddersfield Town, Hull City, Middlesbrough and Rotherham United will all be part of the 2022/23 Championship campaign. They could be joined by Leeds United, who are in danger of relegation from the Premier League. They will definitely be joined by either Sheffield Wednesday or Barnsley, who are set to battle for promotion from League One in the third tier play-off final at Wembley.
1. Sam Clucas (Midfielder)
Released by: Stoke City
2. Sam Byram (Defender)
Released by: Norwich City
3. Jay Dasilva (Defender)
Released by: Bristol City
4. Daniel Ayala (Defender)
Released by: Blackburn Rovers
5. Maxime Colin (Defender)
Released by: Birmingham City
6. Scott Malone (Defender)
Released by: Millwall
7. Liam Moore (Defender)
Released by: Reading
8. Matthew Lowton (Defender)
Released by: Burnley
9. Aden Flint (Defender)
Released by: Stoke City
10. Callum Elder (Defender)
Released by: Hull City
11. Jake Livermore (Midfielder)
Released by: West Bromwich Albion
12. Curtis Nelson (Defender)
Released by: Blackpool
13. Mason Bennett (Forward)
Released by: Millwall
14. Leon Balogun (Defender)
Released by: Queens Park Rangers
15. Matthew Olosunde (Defender)
Released by: Preston North End
16. Nick Powell (Attacking Midfielder)
Released by: Stoke City
17. Ryan Manning (Defender)
Released by: Swansea City
18. Bradley Dack (Attacking Midfielder)
Released by: Blackburn Rovers
19. Kevin Stewart (Defensive Midfielder)
Released by: Blackpool
20. Troy Deeney (Forward)
Released by: Birmingham City
21. Wes Harding (Defender)
Released by: Rotherham United
22. Lucas Joao (Forward)
Released by: Reading
23. Olamide Shodipo (Winger)
Released by: Queens Park Rangers
24. Joel Latibeaudiere (Defender)
Released by: Swansea City
25. Ryan Nyambe (Defender)
Released by: Wigan Athletic
26. Kyle Naughton (Defender)
Released by: Swansea City
27. Harlee Dean (Defender)
Released by: Birmingham City
