The deadline for Blackpool and other clubs across the EFL to release their retained lists
Blackpool will release their retained list at some point in the next few weeks.
The time is approaching for Blackpool and others across the EFL to release their retained lists following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign.
Following a disappointing season on the whole, the Seasiders will have some big decisions to make concerning certain figures at the club.
While Ian Evatt’s side were able to enjoy a strong finish to stay well clear of the relegation zone, a 13th place spot still remains far from the original ambitions at Bloomfield Road last summer.
The head coach will want to put his own stamp on proceedings on the back of his appointment in October, and this will be the first extended spell where he is able to do that.
Negotiations will need to take place with both Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Ashley Fletcher to extend their stays, while decisions will need to be made on whether to trigger options on CJ Hamilton, Olly Casey, Andy Lyons, Albie Morgan, James Husband, Ryan Finnigan, Kylian Kouassi and Dan Sassi.
Clubs have until the third Saturday of this month to release their retained lists - which should provide answers and updates on where Blackpool are up with their contract talks.
One thing that will be confirmed is the returning loanees, with the spells of Joel Randall, Karoy Anderson and Reuell Walters all coming to an end with the Seasiders’ meeting away to Reading at the weekend.
The latter two in particular have been able to impress in Tangerine across the last few months.
Michael Obafemi will also officially return to Burnley, having opted to remain on the Fylde Coast throughout the final few months of the season despite being out of action since February with an ankle injury.
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