Some cash will most certainly be splashed but not like in days gone by.
Most clubs are unlikely to break the level of their current record signings. Four clubs – Bradford, Doncaster, MK Dons and Notts County – have all spent over £1m on players before.
Salford’s record transfer could have been paid by a personal bank loan, coming in at £7,000 for Jordan Hulme.
But how does every club rank against their rivals?
Here we have the answers courtesy of the www.transfermarkt.co.uk website.

9. Tranmere Rovers - £495,000
Shaun Teale joined Tranmere Rovers in 1995/96 for a club record £495,000 from Aston Villa. Photo: Getty Images

10. Walsall - £319,000
Andreas Makris is Walsall's record signing after joining in 2016/17 for £319,000. Photo: Getty Images

11. Colchester United - £473,000
Chris Coyne joined Colchester Utd from Luton for £473,000 in the 2007/08 season. Photo: Getty Images

12. Forest Green Rovers - £340,000
Charlie McCann joined Forest Green from Rangers last season for £340,000. Photo: Ashley Allen


