Derby County are preparing for a busy summer as Paul Warne looks at reshaping his squad for another promotion push next season.
Meetings with head of recruitment Mark Thomas have been ongoing for some time with a number of targets being assessed ahead of the window opening.
The majority of League One clubs have released their retained lists and Championship clubs are now beginning to follow after the conclusion of the season.
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Seven clubs have so far released their retained lists and there are some notable names available on a free with Curtis Nelson, linked with Derby back in January, among them.
Former Derby loanee Kieran Dowell is also looking for a new club while Aden Flint, also linked with the Rams, is also free to find a new home.
Here are the players released in the Championship so far.
Released: Liam Bridcutt, Luke Garbutt, Harvey Hughes, Beryly Lubala, Gary Madine, Chris Maxwell, Kevin Stewart, Joe Strawn, Keshi Anderson, Stuart Moore, Curtis Nelson, Jordan Thorniley
Options exercised: Callum Connolly, Kenny Dougall, CJ Hamilton, James Husband, Shayne Lavery, Luke Mariette, Will Squires, Tayt Trusty, Matty Virtue
Released: Sam Byram, Kieran Dowell, Michael McGovern, Josh Martin, Danel Sinani, Teemu Pukki
Plymouth Argyle
Released: James Bolton, Conor Grant, Danny Mayor, Luke Jephcott, Adam Parkes, Ryan Law, Finley Craske, Brandon Pursall
Offered new contracts: Jack Endacott, Zak Baker, Jordan Houghton, James Wilson, Dan Scarr, Ryan Hardie, Niall Ennis
Options exercised: Brendan Galloway, Oscar Halls
Released: Aaron Bennett, Dana Amaral, Harry Nevin, Lewis Coulton, Matthew Olosunde
Offered new contracts: Greg Cunningham, Josh Onomah, Robbie Brady, Daniel Johnson
Released: Luke Amos, Leon Balogun, Olamide Shodipo, Conor Masterson (signed for Gillingham), Charlie Owens, Ody Alfa
Offered new contracts: Chris Martin, Jordan Archer, Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Aaron Drewe, Stephen Duke-McKenna
Options exercised: Chris Willock, Joe Gubbins, Charlie Kelman
Released: Wes Harding, Robbie Hemfrey, Mackenzie Warne, Richard Wood.
Offered new contracts: Tyler Blackett, Sean Morrison, Chiedozie Ogbene, Lee Peltier, Josh Vickers.
Options exercised: Ben Wiles, Shane Ferguson
Released: Sam Clucas, Demeaco Duhaney, Aden Flint, Morgan Fox, Phil Jagielka, Tashan Oakley-Boothe, Nick Powell
Offered new contract: Frank Fielding
Options exercised: Jack Bonham, Blondy Nna Noukeu
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