Dan Oyegoke’s return to Brentford after his loan spell was cut short by the Premier League side has so far been the only action of the window at Stadium MK, but without a game last weekend, it has afforded the recruitment team extra time to bring fresh faces into the side. Dons take on Lincoln City at Stadium MK this coming Saturday.
With every area open for improvement, we take a look at the key areas where Dons need to bolster during the winter window.
5. Attacking midfielder - Priority: High
A man to add a spark and a bit of creative quality has been desperately missing this season, and what Dons lost in abundance last summer. Crucially, it was never replaced either. Nathan Holland appears to be showing the sort of stuff which earned him a move to the club in the first place, but Louie Barry looks down on his luck, with just a single goal to his name this season. With Darragh Burns out injured and Conor Grant sporadically getting starts, someone to get something from nothing is what is desperately missing from the side Photo: Jane Russell
6. Striker - Priority: Low
Will Grigg and Mo Eisa were lauded as potentially one of the strongest striker line-ups in the division prior to the season starting. And both have netted goals this season, but their chances have been hard to come by. Matt Dennis too has proven to be a bit of a surprise package, popping up with some important strikes and impressive performances. While the cry out for a striker will be the loudest, it is arguably the least important area Dons need to recruit. Photo: Jane Russell
7. Loan - Priority: High
Realistically, Dons' four loan signings could all return to their parent clubs. Only a recall for Jamie Cumming would make huge waves in the team, with the likes of Henry Lawrence (Chelsea), Louie Barry (Aston Villa) and the barely spotted Josh Kayode (Rotherham) not reaching the levels expected of them. With Dan Oyegoke already recalled from his spell by Brentford, Dons could opt to cut short several of their existing deals to have the opportunity to go and find players who can make a real difference rather than trying to capitalise on potential which has rarely been seen in the first six months. Photo: Jane Russell