Dons boss asked about remaining transfer business after signing Hibs centre-back

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson has not ruled out the possibility of adding more players to his squad before the summer transfer window closes – but is very much focused on the group he has at his disposal now.

Matty Stevens, Joe Pigott, Owen Goodman, Myles Hippolyte, Callum Maycock and Alistair Smith are just a few names who have arrived at Plough Lane this summer.

The Dons suffered their first defeat of the season after falling to a 2-0 loss at South London rivals Bromley on Saturday.

“We just have to get better at what we’re doing,” said Jackson.

“If there is an opportunity to bring a player in who we think is going to help, then we will look at it.

“We have to focus on the group that we have and get better at it.

“We’re three games into the season and we have won two. There are loads we have been good at, but there are things we need to brush up on.

“We need to learn from those mistakes to get better.”

The Dons bolstered their defensive options last week by landing centre-back Riley Harbottle, 23, on a two-year deal from Scottish side Hibernian. 

“That’s another option for us. He can play in a back three or four – he’s quite versatile.

“He has good experience of the league. He has played a whole season at Mansfield and half a season at Colchester.

“He will be a good player for us.”

When asked if Wimbledon will look to get a loan for Ethan Sutcliffe after bringing in another defender, Jackson added: “Yeah, probably.

“We will look at how we get him games now for his development.

“It will probably be through the loan system.”