Blackpool announce their retained list

Options have been activated to extend the contracts of 10 players by a further year, while new deals have been offered to Tom Aldred and Nathan Delfouneso.Sam Slocombe is amongst those to be released after deciding against taking up the option of a further year, however the club remains in discussions with the goalkeeper.

Fellow goalkeeper Dean Lyness has also been let go while Jack Payne is another surpirse departure.Already under contract for the 2017/18 season:Will AimsonRaul CorreiaSeb Des PresArmand GnanduilletJamille MattDanny PhilliskirkOptions have been activated on the contracts of:

Myles BoneyMark CullenColin DanielJim McAlisterKelvin MellorBright Osayi-SamuelBrad PottsClark RobertsonAndy TaylorKyle VassellNew contracts have been offered to:Tom AldredNathan DelfounesoProfessional contracts signed:Caleb RichardsJack SimsDenzel WilliamsReleased: Ian BlackHenry CameronLuke HighamJohn HerronDean LynessEddie NolanJack PayneJack RedshawSam Slocombe (club remains in discussions)Macauley WilsonLoan players returning to parent clubs:Neil DannsJordan FloresSanmi OdelusiThe club said: "The Seasiders would like to thank all those departing the club for their significant contributions and efforts, in what has been a promotion-winning season, and wish them all the very best for the future."