The soon-to-be Championship rivals of Sunderland have started a significant rebuild after being demoted.

After declaring that five club mainstays will leave when their contracts expire at the end of June, Sheffield United has started a significant reconstruction in preparation for their return to the Championship the following season. Max Lowe, George Baldock, Oliver Norwood, Wes Foderingham, Chris Basham, and George Baldock are all scheduled for release after earning nine promotions between them while at Bramall Lane. When the Blades make public their official retained list following this weekend’s Premier League season’s conclusion, more players may leave.

The Blades can announce that Chris Basham, George Baldock, Oliver Norwood, Wes Foderingham, and Max Lowe will depart the team when their contracts expire this summer, according to a statement released by the club. After this campaign ends, the players listed above will all start new chapters in their careers because they were instrumental in the Blades’ victories while they were at Bramall Lane.

“The club feels it is appropriate to announce this information ahead of the campaign’s conclusion so that they can be recognized by Unitedites for their accomplishments. They have combined for nine promotions during their Blades careers. Since Sunday’s match against Tottenham Hotspur is United’s last game of the season, the five will receive extra recognition and tributes on the team’s digital platforms. We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the five players for their contributions to Sheffield United Football Club as they depart. In due course, more information about the futures of the other members of the current squad will be released.

Due to late fee payments made during their previous promotion from the second division, Sheffield United will start the Championship season with two fewer points and two suspended.