Keith Andrews' future at MK Dons is once again in doubt after his mysterious absence from the team on Saturday.

The skipper watched the Dons' 1-0 win over Northampton Town from the stands, amid speculation that the Irishman and the club have fallen out for the last time over his wish to leave stadium:mk.

And manager Di Matteo only intensified the rumours after the game, saying: "We are going to deal internally with it and I have no comments to make."

The midfielder has made no secret of his desire to leave and has become increasingly more annoyed at the £2m price tag slapped on him, which is likely to price him out of a dream move to the Premier League and his likely destination of Blackburn.

This latest development to the saga seems to have isolated him from the fans and most are now hoping he is granted his wish to move on, despite being removed from the transfer list at the start of the season.

And Dons certainly seem to be preparing for his departure after reports that the club have agreed a deal to bring in French midfielder Flavien Belson on loan from Metz.

The 21-year-old had been training with Plymouth Argyle earlier in the summer but has since linked up with Di Matteo and could even sign in time for Saturday's trip to Huddersfield Town.