After releasing nine first-team players, MK Dons are set for a busy summer of recruitment

Work is well underway at Stadium MK to begin rebuilding the MK Dons squad following the departure of nine first-team players at the end of their contracts.

Tom Finch, Joe Tomlinson, Luke Offord, Laurence Maguire, Sam Sherring, Aaron Nemane, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Jonathan Leko and Scott Hogan have not been offered new deals at MK1 to remain at the club for their League One challenge and will leave.

Youngsters Kobe Sinclair-Linton, Phoenix Scholtz, Marcel Guszynski, Revin Domi and Michael Brammeld will also depart.

With so many first-team players exiting, Paul Warne’s squad is in need of reinforcements to bolster their numbers ahead of their return to League One.

Sporting director Liam Sweeting says the process is already up and running to bring in new faces to the side.

“Firstly, I’d like to place on record a huge thank you to all of the players departing the football club this summer,” he said. “A number of those players have made a significant contribution, both on and off the field, during their time at MK Dons. They have all played a key role in helping the club create a strong winning culture under Paul Warne's leadership that ultimately delivered on our aim of promotion this season. They leave with our gratitude and respect, and everyone at the club wishes them and their families every success for the future.

“Following a successful season and promotion back to League One, we’re pleased to retain a strong core of the squad as preparations for 26/27 continue.

“Work is already well underway to ensure we continue building a competitive environment that can help drive the football club forward.

“For our Academy players moving on, this period is never easy, but they should all be proud of the progress they’ve made during their time with us. Representing this football club is something to be proud of, and we will continue to support them as they take the next steps in their journeys.”