The 100+ Championship free agents available this summer including potential Leeds United targets

Toby Bryant
By Toby Bryant
Published 25th May 2023, 13:00 BST
Updated 25th May 2023, 13:48 BST
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Championship clubs have let a long list of players walk away at the end of the contracts this summer, including Yorkshire sides.

Leeds United are preparing for a crunch game in the Premier League this weekend as they seek the three points they need in order to have a chance at survival.

The Whites take on Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Sunday and need other results to go their way to finish 17th, ahead of Everton and Leicester City.

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Busy summers of transfers are expected all around with sides preparing for another action-packed season to come. What Leeds will be able to do on the transfer window will depend on their league status.

They may need to sell some stars to help fund other business but a number of players will be available on free.

Clubs in the Championship are in the process of announcing their released lists and there are more than 100 stars from the experienced to the young that could be snapped up on a free transfer.

Birmingham City -

Troy Deeney is a big name to be let go this summer (Image: Getty Images) Troy Deeney is a big name to be let go this summer (Image: Getty Images)
Troy Deeney is a big name to be let go this summer (Image: Getty Images)
  • Maxime Colin (defender)
  • Harlee Dean (defender)
  • Troy Deeney (striker)
  • George Friend (defender)
  • Jordan Graham (midfielder)
  • Kevin Long (defender)

Blackburn Rovers -

  • Bradley Dack (midfielder)
  • Ben Brereton Diaz (striker)
  • Daniel Ayala (defender)
  • Dan Butterworth (striker)

Blackpool -

  • Liam Bridcutt (midfielder)
  • Luke Garbutt (defender)
  • Harvey Hughes (defender)
  • Beryly Lubala (midfielder)
  • Gary Madine (striker)
  • Chris Maxwell (goalkeeper)
  • Kevin Stewart (midfielder)
  • Joe Strawn (midfielder)
  • Keshi Anderson (midfielder)
  • Stuart Moore (goalkeeper)
  • Curtis Nelson (defender)
  • Jordan Thorniley (defender)

Bristol City -

After starting nine consecutive league games for Bristol City, the 25-year-old has been named on the bench for the side’s last two fixtures. Robins boss Nigel Pearson said in March the full-back’s future was still undecided, while Dasilva, who came through the academy at Chelsea, can play as a left or right-back.After starting nine consecutive league games for Bristol City, the 25-year-old has been named on the bench for the side’s last two fixtures. Robins boss Nigel Pearson said in March the full-back’s future was still undecided, while Dasilva, who came through the academy at Chelsea, can play as a left or right-back.
After starting nine consecutive league games for Bristol City, the 25-year-old has been named on the bench for the side’s last two fixtures. Robins boss Nigel Pearson said in March the full-back’s future was still undecided, while Dasilva, who came through the academy at Chelsea, can play as a left or right-back.
  • Nathan Baker (defender)
  • Jay Dasilva (defender)
  • Taylor Moore (defender)
  • James Morton (midfielder)

Burnley -

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Cardiff City -

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Coventry City -

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Huddersfield Town -

  • Josh Ruffels (defender)
  • Tomáš Vaclík (goalkeeper)
  • Florian Kamberi (forward)
  • Rolando Aarons (midfielder)
  • Ryan Schofield (goalkeeper)
  • Matty Daly (midfielder)
  • Romoney Crichlow (defender)
  • Danny Grant (midfielder)

Hull City -

  • Callum Elder (defender)
  • Tyler Smith (striker)
  • Billy Chadwick (striker)

Luton Town -

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Middlesbrough -

Joe Lumley has been let go after returning on loan from Reading (Image: Getty Images) Joe Lumley has been let go after returning on loan from Reading (Image: Getty Images)
Joe Lumley has been let go after returning on loan from Reading (Image: Getty Images)
  • Luke Daniels (goalkeeper)
  • Darnell Fisher (defender)
  • Joe Lumley (goalkeeper)
  • Grant Hall (defender)
  • Isiah Cornet (midfielder)
  • Joe Ridley (midfielder)
  • Oliver Swan (goalkeeper)
  • Alfie Doherty (midfielder)

Millwall -

  • Scott Malone (defender)
  • Mason Bennett (striker)

Norwich City -

  • Sam Byram (defender)
  • Michael McGovern (goalkeeper)
  • Josh Martin (midfielder)
  • Danel Sinani (midfielder)
  • Teemu Pukki (striker)

Preston North End -

  • Aaron Bennett (midfielder)
  • Dana Amaral (midfielder)
  • Harry Nevin (defender)
  • Lewis Coulton (defender)
  • Matthew Olosunde (full back)

QPR -

  • Leon Balogun (defender)
  • Luke Amos (midfielder)
  • Olamide Shodipo (midfielder)
  • Charlie Owens (midfielder)
  • Ody Alfa (striker)

Reading -

  • Scott Dann (defender)
  • Luke Southwood (goalkeeper)
  • Shane Long (striker)
  • Liam Moore (defender)
  • Lucas Joao (striker)
  • Dejan Tetek (midfielder)

Rotherham United -

  • Wes Harding (defender)
  • Robbie Hemfrey (goalkeeper)
  • Mackenzie Warne (midfielder)

Sheffield United -

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Stoke City -

  • Sam Clucas (midfielder)
  • Demeaco Duhaney (defender)
  • Aden Flint (defender)
  • Morgan Fox (defender)
  • Phil Jagielka (defender)
  • Tashan Oakley-Boothe (midfielder)
  • Nick Powell (midfielder)
  • Gabriel Adebambo (defender)
  • Jacob Holland-Wilkinson (striker)
  • Tommy Jackson (goalkeeper)
  • George Lewis (midfielder)
  • Dan Malone (midfielder)
  • Luke Redfern (defender)
  • Josh Roney (defender)
  • Douglas James-Taylor (striker)

Sunderland -

TBA

Swansea City -

CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 02: Kyle Naughton of Swansea City interacts with the crowd as they celebrate their side's win after the final whistle of the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Swansea City at Cardiff City Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 02: Kyle Naughton of Swansea City interacts with the crowd as they celebrate their side's win after the final whistle of the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Swansea City at Cardiff City Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES - APRIL 02: Kyle Naughton of Swansea City interacts with the crowd as they celebrate their side's win after the final whistle of the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Swansea City at Cardiff City Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)
  • Ryan Manning (defender)
  • Joel Latibeaudiere (defender)
  • Kyle Naughton (defender)
  • Andreas Sondergaard (goalkeeper)
  • Tivonge Rushesha (midfielder)
  • Daniel Williams (midfielder)

Watford -

TBA

West Brom -

  • Jake Livermore (midfielder)
  • Tom Rogic (midfielder)
  • Kean Bryan (defender)

Wigan -

  • Tendayi Darikwa (defender)
  • Steven Caulker (defender)
  • Joe Bennett (defender)
  • Ryan Nyambe (defender)
  • Jordan Cousins (midfielder)
  • Gwion Edwards (midfielder)
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