Michael Appleton has been open and honest about the club’s search of the free agent market, with an out-of-contract player expected to train with the club this week.
The Seasiders are keen to add more experience to their squad by bringing in someone who can replicate the leadership abilities of Richard Keogh, who left to join Ipswich Town last month.
Appleton appeared to suggest Danny Drinkwater was a player of interest, confirming he’s one of “three or four” players of a similar profile.
Here, we take a look at some other players who are currently without a club:
. On the lookout
Michael Appleton's side are still scouring the list of free agents Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
. Leandro Bacuna
The 31-year-old, who can play in midfield or at right-back, still finds himself without a club after leaving Cardiff City at the end of last season. He's previously played for Aston Villa and Reading. Photo: Richard Sellers
. Sol Bamba
The 37-year-old recently appeared for Bristol City's Under-21 side, but he's yet to sign a contract with the Robins. The experienced centre-back left Middlesbrough at the end of last season. Photo: Mark Kerton
. Ryan Bennett
The 32-year-old became a free agent on deadline day after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Swansea City. Reading were reportedly interested in signing the centre-half earlier in the window. Photo: Nick Potts
1. On the lookout
Michael Appleton's side are still scouring the list of free agents Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
2. Leandro Bacuna
The 31-year-old, who can play in midfield or at right-back, still finds himself without a club after leaving Cardiff City at the end of last season. He's previously played for Aston Villa and Reading. Photo: Richard Sellers
3. Sol Bamba
The 37-year-old recently appeared for Bristol City's Under-21 side, but he's yet to sign a contract with the Robins. The experienced centre-back left Middlesbrough at the end of last season. Photo: Mark Kerton
4. Ryan Bennett
The 32-year-old became a free agent on deadline day after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Swansea City. Reading were reportedly interested in signing the centre-half earlier in the window. Photo: Nick Potts
5. Gary Cahill
Cahill may now be 36 but he made a respectable 22 appearances last season to help Bournemouth secure promotion to the Premier League. However, the former Chelsea man is reportedly settled down south and his wages would be a major stumbling block. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Fraizer Campbell
At 34, Campbell is an experienced striker that could fit the bill at the top end of the pitch for Blackpool. The former Sunderland, Cardiff City and Hull City frontman was released by Huddersfield Town at the end of last season. Photo: Bruce Rollinson