Read it for yourself:


https://playerstatus.thefa.com/support/ ... on-process



Offer of Re-Engagement

If a player’s contract is due to expire at the end of the 2023/2024 season and the Club wishes to make an Offer of Re-engagement, this must be on the same or not less favourable terms overall than those which applied during the initial period of employment (or the option period, if applicable).

thats been the case for as long as i can remember. if that type of lower offer is given to a player it triggers a free transfer for that player without them asking for a move.

I do not think that the threat of a free transfer will be much of a threat where many of the current squad are concerned.