In the meantime, their rivals have been busy boosting their own respective squads of the past seven days.
Here’s the latest deals that have been signed off.
1. Ben Liddle: Middlesbrough to Bristol Rovers
The 22-year-old midfielder has joined the Gas for an undisclosed fee. He made two senior appearances for Boro and has agreed a two-year deal with Rovers. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood
2. Deyan Iliev: Arsenal to Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury have signed the keeper on loan until the end of January. The 25-year-old former Macedonia Under-21 international has spent previous season on loan in both Poland and Slovakia. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling
3. Chris Gunter: Reading to Charlton
The 31-year-old Wales international has joined Charlton on a free transfer. The former Cardiff, Spurs, Nottingham Forest and Reading right-back has signed a two-year contract, with the option of a further year. Picture: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Photo: Christopher Lee
4. Tolaji Bola: Arsenal to Rochdale
The 21-year-old left-back has moved to the Shrews on loan until January. The England youth international has come through the Gunners' academy, but is yet to make a senior appearance. Picture: Harriet Lander/Getty Images Photo: Harriet Lander