Blackpool will need to find a replacement for Jerry Yates if he is to complete a switch to Swansea City. The Championship are working on a deal to lure the former Rotherham United and Swindon Town man away from Bloomfield Road.
Neil Critchley was always going to face a battle to keep hold of the 26-year-old. He found the net 15 times in the last campaign despite the Seasiders’ struggles on the pitch that ultimately ended in relegation back to League One from the second tier.
Here is a look at 15 players who Blackpool could sign to replace Yates this summer...
Here is a look at 15 players who Blackpool could sign to replace Yates this summer...
![The 23-year-old has been a key player for Accrington over the past couple of seasons.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYyZTQ1ZjQ1LWJhY2ItNDJmOS1iMjQ4LWIxNTFhZTU5Mjg5NjozNWMyODRmMi02M2E1LTQ0MjMtOGJjMS0wYzkzMGI1Njk4NjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
13. Tommy Leigh, Accrington
The 23-year-old has been a key player for Accrington over the past couple of seasons. Photo: George Wood
![He is said to be on the Tangerines’ radar following his departure from Cardiff City.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/05/16/16/GettyImages-1448159740.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
14. Mark Harris, free agent
He is said to be on the Tangerines’ radar following his departure from Cardiff City. | Getty Images
![The attacker spent time on loan at Barnsley in League One during the last campaign.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmEwNzMzMzcyLWZkMzMtNGUzMy05OWM1LWVlNzMyODM3NzNjODoxNTVlYzY0Ny00ODk5LTQzMmEtYWJmMi02NTA3YWZiODBkY2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=677)
15. Max Watters, Cardiff
The attacker spent time on loan at Barnsley in League One during the last campaign. Photo: Dan Istitene