Sheffield United are facing a big summer rebuild, regardless of the outcome of their Premier League survival bid, with as many as 19 players potentially leaving Bramall Lane as things stand. That number is swelled by United's loan contingent, plus Cameron Archer's contractual situation, but a number of key Blades are also in the final six months of their deals and could leave as free agents at the end of the season.
United are understood to have the option to extend some of the deals automatically but not in every case, while boss Chris Wilder recently revealed that all contract negotiations had been put on hold as the Blades look to turn their season around in its final 10 games. United tied up a number of their young stars to new deals recently but many of what Wilder calls "culture carriers" are facing uncertain futures.
Here we look at the 19 players, in squad number order, and assess their situations going forward ... how many would you like to see remain at Bramall Lane next season?
1. Adam Davies
Davies acted as United’s back-up goalkeeper to Wes Foderingham after moving from Stoke and after the arrival of Ivo Grbic is effectively third choice. Has played 11 times in all for United and at 31 you'd imagine still has a good few years left in him yet so might be worth keeping as a back-up option
2. George Baldock
One of the many promotion heroes in United's squad nearing the end of their contracts, Baldock has reportedly agreed a three-year deal to move to Panathinaikos in Greece this summer Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
3. Max Lowe
Has had a season of frustration on the injury front and recently made his comeback to the first team, but it wasn't enough to convince United to retain him and he will leave this summer
4. Chris Basham
A legend of the Lane currently rehabilitating after a horror injury sustained away at Fulham earlier this season. The defender turns 36 this summer when his contract runs out and has openly admitted to doubting if he will ever play top-flight football again