This is usually the month for movement and we’ve already seen some eye-catching transfers go through.
Some managers want an overhaul, while others are happy just to freshen things up.
A number of National League players have stepped up to the EFL in the close season and on Thursday another was given a golden opportunity.
Maidenhead United striker Shawn McCoulsky has shaken off the disappointment of relegation by sealing a move to League Two Harrogate Town.
“I’m delighted, as soon as the interest came I knew it was the right thing for me,” he told the club’s website.
A player who did manage to keep his team in the National League last season has also been rewarded with an EFL move.
Salford City moved for Kallum Cesay after agreeing an undisclosed fee with Wealdstone.
The Stones former manager Matty Taylor has made his first summer capture. Brad Nicholson joins the Moors after leaving Boston United.
“He’s a strong character and an excellent defender” Taylor said. “He has been on our radar for a while. He’s a winner who plays with his heart on his sleeve and I think the fans will always back a player who gives 100 percent.”
Wing-back Bryce Hosannah is Rochdale manager Jimmy McNulty’s first summer signing.
New Dagenham & Redbridge manager Lee Bradbury took just a few hours to get down to work - defender Corey Panter is through the door.
Worthing have added some quality to their midfielder as Matt Burgess signs.
Salisbury have moved to make the Rebels’ Tommy Willard theirs - and also confirmed the capture of Jordan Ngalo from Dorchester Town.
Slough Town have been busy and they’ve already signed six players, goalkeeper Adam Desbois is the latest.
John Gilbert has left the club and will be hoping for a promotion push at Maidstone United after their near miss.
Ebbsfleet United have signed the Stones’ right-back Charlie Seaman.
Chelmsford City have announced the signing of former Colchester United and Torquay United midfielder Tom Lapslie.
There’s been some big National League North additions as well.
In perhaps the signing of the close season so far, Dan Mooney has left Chester for Kidderminster Harriers.
Sam Mclintock, the all-action former Boston United, Rushall Olympic and Kettering central midfielder, has put pen to paper at Peterborough Sports.
Joint manager Michael Gash said: “Sam is a good age and a good player who will fit in well with the lads and the way that we want to play.”
George Ward has signed for Buxton after saying goodbye to Leamington.
George Newell is back at Marine and while Hereford have moved to sign Southport player
Keenan Quansah, the brother of Liverpool player Jarell.