Millwall FC: If nothing happens, these 6 players are going to leave The Den | OneFootball

FLW take a look at Millwall's six out of contract players.

Millwall appear set for another mid-table Championship finish unless they can spark a miraculous end to the season.

The Lions have had a respectable campaign, considering their budget constraints, but supporters always expect them to take that next step.

To make that leap, they will need a strong and shrewd summer, which isn’t always a certainty at the Den.

First, though, they must address the contract situations of players whose deals will expire this June and decipher whether to offer them fresh terms or release them on a free.

With this in mind, Football League World has outlined the SIX individuals they will need to make a decision on this summer.

George Saville

First up on our list, we have George Saville, who triggered a one-year extension clause at the end of last season after making a suitable number of appearances for the club.

The 31-year-old has featured in all but one of the Lions' games this season and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him offered a new deal at the Den.

Approaching his 250th game for the club, he has been a fantastic servant across two separate permanent spells. This should give him enough standing at the club, and it would be no surprise to see Neil look to retain him this summer.

George Honeyman

George Honeyman was highly regarded when he first broke onto the scene at Sunderland, but he has never quite managed to take his career to the next level.

At Millwall, the 30-year-old has been deployed in a variety of positions, from midfield to the frontline. Unfortunately, he has struggled to translate that versatility into goal contributions, registering just three goals and nine assists in 111 appearances for the club.

His contract is set to expire this summer and given he is showing no signs of improvement, the club would be best placed in releasing him.

Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara, a product of Millwall's academy, has been a key part of the Lions' squad since the 2021-22 season.

Capable of playing as either a right-wing-back or a right-back, he is a valuable asset to the team. However, injuries have not been kind to him this year, and he required knee surgery after sustaining an issue against Cardiff City in January.

How long he will be sidelined remains uncertain, and with his contract set to expire this summer, his future is very much up in the air.

Nevertheless, the Lions should stand by him and offer a new contract, as his past performances and loyalty more than justify an extended stay at the club.

Duncan Watmore

Another graduate of Sunderland's academy, Duncan Watmore, joined Millwall in January 2023 after signing from Middlesbrough.

Brought in to secure consistent goals for the Lions, Watmore has struggled to provide them and it is difficult to see how they can warrant offering the 31-year-old a new deal at the Den.

His current one expires this summer and with just 13 goals to his name since he arrived in South Bermondsey, they would be best placed to move him on.

Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell has been a consistent part of Millwall's setup since breaking through from the academy during the 2020-21 season.

Unfortunately, a thigh injury restricted his game time earlier in the campaign, but since returning in December - particularly in recent weeks - he has re-established himself as a key part of the side.

His current deal expires in the summer, but it is understood that the club hold an option of extending it for a further 12 months. They would be well-placed to do just that and give Mitchell a continued chance to prove himself.

Shaun Hutchinson

Finally, on this list, we have long-serving Millwall defender Shaun Hutchinson.

The defender returned to The Den in the summer on a one-year deal after initially leaving upon the expiry of his contract in June.

This year, much like in the 2023-24 season, he has played a bit-part role and has primarily served as a mentor to help guide the younger players at the club.

It is difficult to see Millwall retaining him on the wage bill beyond this summer, and he will likely depart when his contract expires.