The non-league market could well be fertile ground to land some of the game’s up-and-coming players ahead of the new head coach’s first full campaign.
So we’ve scoured the National League for some of the most exciting players operating at that level this term – here’s some of the gems who could make the step up.
5. Joe Sbarra
Has league experience at Burton but the 23-year-old midfielder impressed with 18 goals for Solihull Moors and likes to pop up in space on the left and hurt teams with his right foot. This season it's seven goals and four assists as his numbers continue to impress. Photo: Michael Regan
6. Macaulay Langstaff
The one everyone is talking about in the National League. The Notts County striker has already bagged a ridiculous 30 goals after signing from Gateshead last summer to show himself to be the most lethal marksman at the level to date. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Rhys Browne
Bagged a very impressive 17 goals so far in a successful season Wealdstone and now Woking. Can play out wide or down the wing. Photo: Pete Norton
8. James McShane
With Alfie Rutherford recovering from heart and knee surgery, McShane has stepped up for Dorking - returning 16 goals from an attacking midfield or centre forward position. Photo: Richard Martin-Roberts