Wanderers have already been active on the transfer front this summer, bringing in three fresh faces in total.
James Trafford has returned on loan from Manchester City for a further season, with Jack Iredale and Conor Bradley also heading to the UniBol.
But how does the Whites' business compare to their League One rivals ahead of the upcoming campaign?
Fleetwood, Forest Green, Peterborough and Sheffield Wednesday have been the busiest clubs in the division, making five signings each.
At the other end of the list, Derby, Burton, Exeter and Oxford are all yet to make their first signing of the summer.
Here is a rundown of all the business that has been done so far and how each side is shaping up.
Accrington
Made two additions to the squad, bringing in midfielder pair Mo Sangare and Matt Lowe from Newcastle and Brackley Town respectively.
Barnsley
Former Wanderers midfielder Luca Connell is one of three new signings at Oakwell along with Jamie Searle and Robbie Cundy as the Tykes aim to win promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.
Bristol Rovers
Brought in midfielder Jordan Rossiter and defender James Gibbson from Fleetwood and port Vale respectively after clinching promotion from League Two on the final day in dramatic fashion.
Burton
The Brewers are one of four clubs yet to make a signing but have managed to keep hold of manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink despite interest from Barnsley prior to Michael Duff’s appointment.
Cambridge
Made just one signing so far, bringing in young goalkeeper James Holden from Reading to provide competition with Dimitar Mitov and Will Mannion.
Charlton
Brought in defender Eoghan O’Connell and goalkeeper Joe Wollacott as they aim to improve on last season’s 13th-place finish.
Cheltenham
Landed young duo Dan Adhsead and Tom Bradbury from Norwich and Halifax Town respectively.
Derby
Yet to make their first signing of the summer due to their unresolved administration problems after prospective owner Chris Kirchner’s takeover fell through.
Exeter
Also still waiting for their first signing after finishing second in League Two last season – missing out on the title on goal difference.
Fleetwood
Former Bolton midfielder Josh Vela is one of five new additions at the Highbury Stadium along with Shaun Rooney, Jay Lynch, Brendan Wiredu and Callum Morton as new boss Scott Brown aims to put his stamp on the squad.
Forest Green
Have also been busy on the transfer front, bringing in Corey O’Keeffe, Armani Little, Alfie Burnett, David Davis and Kyle McAllister after winning League Two last season.
Ipswich
Brought in Freddie Ladapo, Dominic Ball, Greg Leigh and Tyreece John-Jules so far ahead of their opening day clash with Wanderers at Portman Road.
Lincoln
Signed Bradford pair Paudie O’Connor and Charles Vernam since Mark Kennedy took charge at the LNER Stadium.
MK Dons
Made four new signings so far this summer, landing Matt Dennis, Ethan Robson, Jack Tucker and Nathan Holland.
Morecambe
Brought Farren Rawson, Max Melbourne and Caleb Watts to the Mazuma Stadium after beating the drop last term.
Oxford
The final side still waiting for their first signing of the summer as they aim to build on last season’s eight-place finish.
Peterborough
Signed Ben Thompson, Lucas Bergstrom, Harvey Cartwright, David Ajiboye and Hector Kyprianou as they aim to make an immediate return to the Championship.
Plymouth
Made one signing so far this summer, bringing in midfielder Matt Butcher from Accrington on a free transfer.
Portsmouth
Have also made just one acquisition so far, bringing midfielder Marlon Pack to Fratton Park following his departure from Cardiff.
Port Vale
Brought in defender Lewis Cass from Newcastle on a free transfer after winning promotion from League Two via the play-offs.
Sheffield Wednesday
Bolstered their ranks with the additions of Ben Heneghan, David Stockdale, Will Vaulks, Michael Smith and Michael Ihiekwe after losing out to Sunderland in the play-offs last term.
Shrewsbury
Made just one signing so far this summer, landing Coventry midfielder Jordan Shipley for an undisclosed fee.
Wycombe
Brought in young midfielder Jack Young from Newcastle after falling at the final hurdle in their bid for promotion last term.
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