Still, a number of loan deals, free transfers and low-cost moves have gone through this month, with the necessity to strengthen squads all the great in an injury-hit 2020/21 campaign. Here's a look at 17 deals, including Preston North End, that could still go through before Monday's transfer deadline:
17. Kyle Dempsey - Gillingham to Preston/Luton/Barnsley
Another League One ace in high demand, there's plenty of sides interested in the 25-year-old midfielder. Should Barnsley lose star man Alex Mowatt, then they could well launch a move for the ex-Huddersfield Town starlet. Photo: Dan Mullan
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