The transfer window is almost here and Portsmouth will be fishing in a very different pond this summer. Promotion from League One means Pompey will be looking to strengthen their squad with a number of new additions before the new season in order to make the most of their return to the Championship.
Portsmouth will still be looking for a bargain, though, and the possibility of being able to add Championship quality to their side for free will surely appeal. The club will be keeping a close eye on retained and released lists in the next few weeks, then, in order to gauge who might be available. With that in mind, here’s a look at those who have been released by clubs in the second and third tier so far this month.
14. Leyton Orient
Released players: Rob Hunt, Adam Thompson, Harrison Sodje, Emmanuel Harvest, Jephte Tanga, Ethan Light, Emmanuel Kwatchey, Sahid Nallo. Contract discussions: Tom James, Jack Simpson, Dan Happe, Ruel Sotirou, Theo Archibald, Darren Pratley, Noah Phillips, Makai Welch, Thomas Avgoustidis, Reon Smith-Kouassi.
15. Lincoln City
Released players: Hakeeb Adelakun, TJ Eyoma. Contract discussions: Ted Bishop, Danny Mandriou, Lewis Montsma, Hayden Cann, Elicha Ahui.
16. Northampton Town
Released players: Peter Abimbola, Dominic Gape, Ryan Haynes, Danny Hylton, Liam Moore. Contract discussions: Louis Appere, Lee Burge, Ben Fox, Shaun McWilliams, Sam Sherring, Jordan Willis. Photo: Pete Norton