The Tangerines have already landed three new recruits, with Reece Burke, Daniel Grimshaw and and Shane Lavery all joining on free transfers, and it will be fascinating to see which new faces are in the Blackpool starting XI when the new season gets underway later this summer.
Meanwhile, Blackpool legend Brett Ormerod has urged the club to consider bringing back Ellis Simms back to the club, after he impressed on loan last season.
Ormerod said: “I’m sure Neil Critchley will have his transfer targets already lined up but he’s got quite a big squad anyway,. “I wouldn’t mind seeing Ellis Simms come back on loan because I’ve been really impressed by him.
“Whether he will go back and play in Everton’s first team yet I’m not so sure, but he’s had such a good season in his first loan spell it would be nice to see his natural progression come on loan in the Championship.
“Blackpool are the perfect fit for that but we’ll have to wait and see what Critchley has got up his sleeve.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Blackpool and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to the summer transfer window activity and build-up to the eagerly-anticipated new season continues:
. PRESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: A general view of the EFL matchball prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Leeds United at Deepdale on October 22, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Latest EFL transfer news Photo: Lewis Storey
. Swans want lethal £5m striker
Swansea City are stepping up their interest in OH Leuven sensation Thomas Henry, and could sign him for a fee of just over £5m. The Frenchman was on fire in Belgian top tier last season, scoring 21 goals in 31 outings. (Sport Witness) Photo: KURT DESPLENTER
1. Swans want lethal £5m striker
Swansea City are stepping up their interest in OH Leuven sensation Thomas Henry, and could sign him for a fee of just over £5m. The Frenchman was on fire in Belgian top tier last season, scoring 21 goals in 31 outings. (Sport Witness) Photo: KURT DESPLENTER
2. Ex-Preston boss among favourites to Baggies job
Ex-Preston North End boss Alex Neil has appeared among the favourites for the vacant West Brom job. However, Lincoln City boss Michael Appleton is still the front-runner to take the reins at the Hawthorns. (SkyBet) Photo: George Wood
3. Ex-Owls loan man could head to Hull
Hull City are believed to be in talks with Derby County over a move for their striker Jack Marriott. He spent last season on loan with Sheffield Wednesday, but spent much of it on the sidelines with a calf injury. (Hull Daily Mail) Photo: Tony Marshall
4. Bennett signs for Shrews
Blackburn Rovers have parted company with winger Elliott Bennett, who has been snapped up by League One outfit Shrewsbury Town. He's previously featured for the likes of Norwich and Brighton & Hove Albion. (BBC Sport) Photo: Morgan Harlow
5. Tigers land long-term target
Hull City have swooped to snap up highly-rated midfielder Randell Williams from Exeter City. He began his career in Spurs' youth academy, and before making a name for himself in League Two with the Grecians. (Club website) Photo: Harry Trump
6. QPR see offer knocked back
QPR are believed to have seen a bid in the region of £500k turned down for Fortuna Sittard left-back George Cox turned down. He's been tipped for a move back to England this summer, after spending two seasons playing out in the Netherlands. (Football Insider) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos