But before that day comes there are still some potential bargains out there with a number of out of contract players looking to get their career up and running again.
Here are 11 such players who may be of interest and able to do a job for Town. (*Information supplied by the transfermarkt.co.uk website)
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5. Matthew Willock (central midfield)
Matthew Willock came through the ranks at Arsenal, before moving to Manchester United U23s. He was last at Salford City and is familiar with being at a promotion-chasing League Two club. He has played League One football with Gillingham. Photo: Matthew Peters
6. Jordan Lyden (central midfield)
Versatile Jordan Lyden can play either at right-back or in central midfield and last played for Swindon Town before his release in the summer. The Australian came through the ranks at Aston Villa, playing four times in their 2015/16 Premier League campaign. Photo: Alex Davidson
7. Callum McManaman (left winger)
Callum McManaman one commanded a transfer fee of £4m after joining West Brom from Sheffield Wednesday. He made 29 appearances for Tranmere Rovers last season and has been without a club since the summer. Photo: Pete Norton
8. Marek Stech (goalkeeper)
Marek Stech was released by Mansfield Town in the summer and comes with bags of experience as either a first-choice or reliable back-up keeper. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall