That means the likes of Robert Green, Matthew Upson, Carlton Cole and Mark Noble are all available, and Stoke manager Tony Pulis has singled out the former England U21 captain as his No 1 transfer target.
Reports suggest Stoke, too, are to have a summer clear out, with up to nine players potentially on their way out of the Britannia Stadium.
The money raised, and saved, will help fund moves for the likes of 23-year-old Noble, and Pulis said: "The squad is too big and we've got to shift players.
"I want a leaner squad next year, but I want to try to bring in a bit more quality."
Source: Telegraph
Source: Telegraph