Milton Keynes Dons head into their midweek fixture against Wigan Athletic with the summer transfer window set to close. The club currently sits 16th in League One with three points from three draws, scoring and conceding three goals.
What is the latest on MK Dons' transfer plans?
Manager Paul Warne anticipates a quiet end to the transfer window, according to the Milton Keynes Citizen. With the deadline falling at 11pm on Tuesday, a night when many EFL clubs have matches, Warne expects most business to be concluded by lunchtime. He will be attending Wycombe Wanderers' game against Sheffield Wednesday to scout next week's opponents, rather than working on last-minute deals at Stadium MK.
Warne told the Milton Keynes Citizen he is still looking to add pace and athleticism to his squad. "There are always deals to be done," he said. The Dons have already brought in eight new players this summer, but the manager wants more youthful legs to complement the existing experience.
How did MK Dons fare against Leicester City?
MK Dons played out a goalless but entertaining draw with Leicester City on Saturday. It was their third consecutive league draw, with the team putting in a staunch defensive performance to earn a point against the promotion favourites. A crowd of over 16,000 at Stadium MK saw Bobby De Cordova-Reid miss a one-on-one chance for Leicester early on, while Jayden Joseph clipped the crossbar late in the game.
Paul Warne named an unchanged side for the third league game running. New signing Will Dennis was on the bench, with Craig MacGillivray keeping his place in goal. The Dons created little going forward but were disciplined defensively, with MacGillivray making several good saves. The result leaves them four points behind early leaders Blackpool.
What is the situation ahead of the Wigan game?
MK Dons travel to face Wigan Athletic on Wednesday, September 2nd, in a rearranged fixture. The match will kick off at 19:45. Wigan currently sit 24th in the League One table, making this an opportunity for the Dons to secure their first victory of the campaign.
The team's recent form reads DDD, with three points from three games. You can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. Paul Warne will hope his side can turn their solid defensive foundation into a winning performance on the road.
What are the latest squad updates?
Midweek signing Will Dennis and Wrexham loanee Ryan Barnett were both on the bench against Leicester, awaiting their full debuts. There was positive news on the injury front, with Alex Gilbey and Sam Silvera fit enough to be named among the substitutes. The manager now has more options as he looks to improve the team's attacking output.
The current squad details are available on our squad page. With the transfer window closing, the group that takes the field at the DW Stadium will likely be the one that contests the next phase of the season. MK Dons face Wigan Athletic away on September 2nd.
