{"id":955209,"date":"2026-05-12T16:57:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/955209\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:57:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:57:35","slug":"every-championship-free-agent-so-far-as-retained-list-deadline-nears-for-bristol-city-and-efl-clubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/955209\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Championship free agent so far as retained list deadline nears for Bristol City and EFL clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bristol City and their EFL counterparts have until the third Saturday of May to submit their retained and released lists<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS381904668.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Przemyslaw Placheta celebrates after scoring for Oxford United against Bristol City\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Przemyslaw Placheta celebrates after scoring for Oxford United against Bristol City(Image: EFL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With the Championship season now concluded, barring the play-offs, clubs across England&#8217;s second tier have started to confirm their retained and released lists ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/bristol-city-fc\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Bristol City<\/a>, who at the time of writing remain managerless, are one of the sides yet to confirm the initial make-up of their ranks. The Robins and their counterparts across the EFL <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/bristol-city-must-publish-retained-10959565\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">have until Saturday to reveal their retained lists<\/a> and tell their players if they wish to keep them beyond the end of their current contracts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It is not unusual for clubs to leave the publication of their lists <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/bristol-city-make-contract-decisions-10191022\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">until the final stages of the week<\/a>. However, a handful of sides in the Championship have now announced which senior players will be leaving in the next couple of months, when their contracts expire.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10961309\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/former-bristol-city-boss-liam-10961309\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Former Bristol City boss Liam Manning departs Huddersfield after period of compassionate leave<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10961251\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/yu-hirakawa-ex-bristol-city-10961251\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yu Hirakawa and ex-Bristol City boss set for Wembley trip after Hull book play-off final spot<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Oxford United, who will be plying their trade in League One following relegation this season, are the latest to reveal their retained list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Monday, the U&#8217;s confirmed that Przemys\u0142aw P\u0142acheta, Myles Peart-Harris, Hidde ter Avest, Owen Dale, Will Goodwin, Joshua Johnson, Jacob Knightbridge, Steph Negru, Tom Bradshaw and Stuart Findlay are all set to leave the Kassam Stadium this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Placheta&#8217;s name may be one that catches the eye of City supporters. The winger scored the first of his three Championship goals this term in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/bristol-city-oxford-united-live-10506722\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Oxford&#8217;s 3-1 win over the Robins at Ashton Gate<\/a> all the way back in September.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 28-year-old&#8217;s left-footed volley on the stroke of half-time was nominated for the goal of the month award, alongside <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/bristol-citys-anis-mehmeti-contention-10563490\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Anis Mehmeti&#8217;s effort in the same game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Peart-Harris joined the U&#8217;s on a short-term deal from Brentford in the January transfer window and made his league debut for Matt Bloomfield&#8217;s side against the Reds when they <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/oxford-united-bristol-city-live-10760187\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">visited the Kassam Stadium in January<\/a>. That day, there was nothing to split the two sides in a 0-0 draw.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_GettyImages-2232406771.jpg\" \/>Sign up for our City newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Bristol City looking to build on last season&#8217;s play-off finish under Gerhard Struber and you won&#8217;t miss a beat with our free newsletter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">All the latest news, views, interviews, gossip and analysis concerning the Robins, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s completely free and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">you can sign up HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Unlike Oxford, Charlton Athletic were able to dodge the drop to League One this term, as Nathan Jones&#8217; side finished 19th and six points clear of the bottom three in their first campaign back in the Championship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With safety secured, the Addicks have also shared their retained list, with it confirmed that both Luke Berry and Terry Taylor will leave The Valley as free agents this summer. Charlton remain in discussions with striker Lyndon Dykes and 34-year-old Matty Godden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Although Norwich are yet to publish their retained and released list in full, the Canaries have confirmed that a handful of senior players will not be remaining on their books beyond the expiry of their contracts this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Each of Shane Duffy, Emiliano Marcondes, Tony Springett, Jeffrey Schlupp and Dan Barden&#8217;s time at Carrow Road will come to an end in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Schlupp joined the Canaries last summer, following the appointment of <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/former-bristol-city-boss-liam-10961309\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">former City boss Liam Manning<\/a>, but only made nine league appearances in Norwich colours, the last of which came all the way back in November.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768348637_952_0_WhatsApp-Phone.jpg\" \/>Bristol City Live on Whatsapp<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join Bristol City Live&#8217;s Whatsapp community for all the biggest Bristol City stories sent straight to your phone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/bristol-city-fc\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Bristol City Live<\/a> is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Through the app, we\u2019ll send the Bristol City news, live match coverage, team news, transfers, fixtures, analysis and more straight to your phone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To join our community you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/GflLiLYDrCg7Ru58OCa39x\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">click this link and select \u2018Join Community\u2019.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Bristol Live<\/a> team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat community members to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out at any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">To leave our community, click on the name at the top of your screen and choose \u2018Exit group\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reachplc.com\/site-services\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/GflLiLYDrCg7Ru58OCa39x\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Click here to join our WhatsApp community.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Duffy, aged 34, made the move to East Anglia from Fulham in 2023 and played regularly in his first two campaigns back in the Championship. This term, however, he played just 259 minutes of Championship football. Marcondes was similarly restricted to just seven league starts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The only other club, at the time of writing, to confirm any free agent exits is QPR. The Hoops have announced that goalkeeping pair Paul Nardi and Ben Hamer, as well as midfielder Isaac Hayden and defender Steve Cook, will not be part of the squad at Loftus Road next season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">City and the rest of the clubs in the Championship &#8211; other than <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/yu-hirakawa-ex-bristol-city-10961251\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">those competing in the play-offs<\/a> &#8211; have until Saturday, May 16, to submit their retained lists to the EFL.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10960437\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/premier-league-bound-hit-injury-10960437\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League-bound and hit by injury &#8211; What happened to players who left Bristol City in January<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10959330\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/latest-bristol-city-next-manager-10959330\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latest Bristol City next manager odds with Portsmouth and Lincoln City bosses current favourites<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bristol City and their EFL counterparts have until the third Saturday of May to submit their retained and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":955210,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8818],"tags":[381,2686,748,393,14590,4884,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-955209","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bristol","8":"tag-bristol","9":"tag-bristol-city-fc","10":"tag-britain","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-football-league-championship","13":"tag-great-britain","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116562667144222335","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/955209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=955209"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/955209\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/955210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=955209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=955209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=955209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}