Derry City are bracing themselves for another summer clear-out as the transfer window opens next month. Defender Ben Doherty is set to join Coleraine, while loan deals for Henry Rylah, Josh Thomas, and Alex Bannon expire in July. Goalkeeper Eddie Beach's loan from Kilmarnock also ends next month, but the Candystripes have offered him a new deal. Striker Dipo Akinyemi and centre-back Jamie Stott are likely to exit in July, returning to England. Derry's first-choice number one, Brian Maher, has turned down a new deal due to a wrist injury. Prior to the 2026 SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division campaign, City boss Tiernan Lynch made significant changes, bringing in 13 new players. Pressure has been mounting on Lynch since the start of the season, with the team currently in sixth place, 18 points behind leaders. Derry return to league action this Friday, facing second-placed Bohemians at their temporary home, Find Insurance Celtic Park. Skipper Michael Duffy admits the abuse from fans hasn't been nice, but the team needs to stick together. The Candystripes' faithful have expressed frustration and anger at this year's form, with boos ringing out at Celtic Park. Tiernan Lynch insists he can rescue Derry City's season, despite the poor run of form. The team has been held to a scoreless draw at home to Shelbourne and lost to Dundalk. Derry City's squad, which finished in second spot just three points behind champions Shamrock Rovers, needs to regroup and look forward to the second half of the season.