But sometimes tweaks are needed with injuries to key players, a poor run of form or a bargain who becomes available and needs snapping up.
And there are still plenty out free agents out there who could do a job for a League Two club looking for a boost. offering both quality and experience – and in some cases, Premier League experience.
Dons have reached their ceiling when it comes to squad size and already have 22 senior players registered – so to sign anyone would first mean someone needing to depart Stadium MK.
Here are just some players who are still looking for a club and may prove too tempting for Paul Warne to ignore. (Information supplied by the transfermarkt.co.uk website and correct as of Sept 2).
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