That means a host of League One and Two clubs are eyeing mid-season deals in an attempt to push on this campaign.
Scroll down and click through the pages to view the latest League One and Two transfer gossip from around the web.
. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: A Mitre football with the EFL branding on it during the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Leeds United at The Den on October 05, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
All the latest transfer news from around the web. | Getty Images Photo: Christopher Lee
. QPR to target Wycombe boss
QPR are set to axe Mark Warburton and make an approach for current Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth. (TeamTalk) | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey
. Youngster in demand
Manchester United are set to battle rivals Manchester City for the signing of Rochdale starlet Luke Matheson. (Daily Star) | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
1. QPR to target Wycombe boss
QPR are set to axe Mark Warburton and make an approach for current Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth. (TeamTalk) | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey
2. Youngster in demand
Manchester United are set to battle rivals Manchester City for the signing of Rochdale starlet Luke Matheson. (Daily Star) | Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS
3. Keith Hill targeting big things at Bolton
Keith Hill believes Wanderers will be in a position to challenge for promotion next season – regardless of which division they are playing in. (Bolton News) | 2019 Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey
4. Big Vic still available
Former Everton striker and Sunderland Victor Anichebe remains a free agent after a trial at Doncaster Rovers failed to result in him landing a permanent contract. (Sunderland Echo) | Getty Images Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY