Blackpool’s preparations for the 2022/23 season are already well underway.
Within days on the final day of the current campaign, the Tangerines announced that severeal bid decisions had already been made on existing members of their squad.
Midfield duo Ethan Robson and Grant Ward were released along with a number of academy players including Sky Sinclair, son of former Blackpool star Trevor.
Dujon Sterling and Charlie Kirk have returned to their parent clubs following the conclusion of loan spells at Bloomfield Road and contract extension options have been taken up on Richard Keogh, Keshi Anderson, Jordan Thorniley, Stuart Moore and Josh Bowler.
Neil Critchley’s focus will now turn towards adding the his squad as he looks to improve on this season’s 16th placed finish - although it is one possible departure that has been discussed in the media.
The Gazette takes a look at the latest transfer speculation surrounding the Tangerines and their Championship rivals.
1. Baggies defender ends speculation with new deal
West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi has ended speculation over his future by penning a contract extension keeping him at the Hawthorns until the summer of 2025 (BBC Sport) Photo: PA
2. Sky Blues striker in demand
Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres has admitted there is “a lot of interest” from clubs wanting to sign him this summer (Coventry Live) Photo: Getty Images
3. Premier League interest in Forest defender
Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall is attracting interest from East Midlands rivals Leicester City (The Sun) Photo: Getty Images
4. Championship rivals eye Blackburn Rovers captain
Blackburn Rovers captain Darragh Lenihan is being eyed by Championship rivals Middlesbrough and West Brom as he approaches the final weeks of his contract (Lancashire Live) Photo: Nigel Roddis
5. Boro target eyes move to England
Mainz midfielder Jean-Paul Boetius is keen on a move to England as Middlesbrough, Norwich City and Watford consider a move for his services (Teesside Gazette) Photo: KAI PFAFFENBACH
6. Reading look to end Swift contract stand-off
Reading have offered another contract to in-demand midfielder John Swift as a number of Premier League clubs consider a move for the former Chelsea player (Get Reading) Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire