One former Red and an alleged target for the squad are set to tie up deals at other clubs.
Goalkeeper Tony Warner, who played three games for Barnsley last season on loan- conceding eight goals, is set to sign for Premier League new boys Hull City on a free transfer after his release from Fulham.
Striker Kevin Lisbie is set for a £600,000 move to Ipswich Town. Colchester's Lisbie was rumoured to be a target for Simon Davey this summer but apparently the deal went dead when the Us originally asked for £1m.