Virtually every friendly saw new faces who needed identifying as a stack of players arrived in an effort to earn permanent deals.
That proved the case for the likes of Jay Mingi and Jayden Reid, but what about all the other men who failed to gain contracts.
We’ve located where those players ended up, with clubs at the highest level down to non league now their homes.
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17. Marlee Francois
Bizarrely scored against his own Bristol City side after being loaned to Pompey in the 3-3 draw, following an injury to Brandon Mason. Now on loan at Bath City. Picture: Rogan/JMP Photo: Rogan Thomson
18. Robbie Burton
Former Arsenal man didn't earn a contract while on trial from Dinamo Zagreb and has since joined fellow Croatian top-flight outfit NK Istra 1961 on loan. Photo: Naomi Baker
19. Elijah Dixon-Bonner
The midfielder has had a varied season after returning to Liverpool following a trial. Dixon-Bonner has been featured in EFL Trophy and Carabao Cup and managed to earn a spot on the bench against AC Milan in the Champions League. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall