The 20 top-flight teams submitted their retained lists earlier this month with a number of stars set to become free agents when their contracts expire at the end of the month.
Leeds United released four senior players while the departures at the likes of Burnley, Watford and Manchester United passed double figures.
Some out-of-contract players are unlikely to be without a club for long, as a number of sides from the Premier League, Championship and from across Europe look to bolster their respective ranks.
We have selected 13 released players who are set to be snapped up early in the transfer window, with reports already linking several with new clubs.
Would any of these players fill a hole in your club's squad?
. Christian Eriksen
Brentford had hoped to keep hold of the Denmark midfielder but he is set to leave the club with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur linked with the ex-Inter Milan player. Photo: Getty Images
. James Tarkowski
The centre back will leave Burnley later this month with reports claiming he already has a deal in place at Everton. Photo: Getty Images
. Ben Mee
The centre back is another defender set to leave Burnley on a free transfer this summer with a number of Premier League clubs reportedly interested in the player. Photo: Getty Images
1. Christian Eriksen
Brentford had hoped to keep hold of the Denmark midfielder but he is set to leave the club with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur linked with the ex-Inter Milan player. Photo: Getty Images
2. James Tarkowski
The centre back will leave Burnley later this month with reports claiming he already has a deal in place at Everton. Photo: Getty Images
3. Ben Mee
The centre back is another defender set to leave Burnley on a free transfer this summer with a number of Premier League clubs reportedly interested in the player. Photo: Getty Images
4. Paul Pogba
The Manchester United midfielder will leave the club on a free after arriving for £90m. He is linked with a return to Juventus. Photo: Getty Images