With the retained list expected this week, Nolan is currently meeting his players. He must decide the futures of 16 out-of-contract players, as well as those who remain under contract for another season. Cobblers may also look at re-signing one or two of their loan players. Here’s a look at the situation ahead of the retained list...
25. Tom Eaves
Under contract for another year and will be hoping for a more injury-free season in 25/26 Photo: Pete Norton
26. Tyler Roberts
Will return to Birmingham and unlikely to be back at Sixfields given he still has two years to run on his deal at St Andrews Photo: Pete Norton
27. Dara Costelloe
Another loanee who's impressed and would be welcome back at Sixfields. Again there'll be other interest in him Photo: Pete Norton
28. Tariqe Fosu
Out of contract and unlikely to be retained given Nolan's comments on him recently, though he did enough to return to the squad for the final few games of the season Photo: Pete Norton