That news was followed by the release of several other retained lists as all 20 clubs worked to meet the deadline of 12pm on Wednesday. A full list of first-team and youth players moving on was then released by the Premier League, with some interesting names included from the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Leaving: Brighton | Age: 31 | Position: Centre-back
1. Adam Webster
Leaving: Brighton | Age: 31 | Position: Centre-back | Local Library
Leaving: Brighton | Age: 34 | Position: Full-back
2. Joel Veltman
Leaving: Brighton | Age: 34 | Position: Full-back | Getty Images
Leaving: Brighton | Age: 31 | Position: Winger
3. Solly March
Leaving: Brighton | Age: 31 | Position: Winger | Getty Images
Leaving: Burnley | Age: 37 | Position: Goalkeeper
4. Martin Dubravka
Leaving: Burnley | Age: 37 | Position: Goalkeeper | Local Library
Leaving: Crystal Palace | Age: 35 | Position: Full-back
5. Nathaniel Clyne
Leaving: Crystal Palace | Age: 35 | Position: Full-back | Getty Images
Leaving: Everton | Age: 37 | Position: Full-back
6. Seamus Coleman
Leaving: Everton | Age: 37 | Position: Full-back | Getty Images