Scottish defensive midfielder Chris Hamilton, 24, is among the players whose contracts will expire soon. Neil Lennon stated that many of the players who nearly achieved a major success this season would not be there the following year. He also stated that they have offered contracts to players but some have delayed their decision, leading him to assume they will go to other clubs. Lennon also mentioned that many players have already been given free transfers. According to Transfermarkt, the former Scotland U21 international has a current market value of €125k.