'See some progression' - Blackpool boss shares latest on the transfer front amid links with Middlesbrough man

Ian Evatt states there’ll be no panic at Bloomfield Road in the transfer market despite Blackpool’s current shortages in certain areas - but is hopeful of seeing progress this week.

The Seasiders’ lack of depth was on display in their 2-0 defeat to Tranmere Rovers on Saturday afternoon, with a number of players sidelined due to minor issues.

While the absentees from Prenton Park are expected back across the next few weeks in the build-up to the EFL Cup opener away to Grimsby Town on August 8, the positions where recruitment is required still remain clear.

So far this summer, Dion Charles and Ilmari Niskanen have made the move to the Fylde Coast, with both being signed up in time for the club’s pre-season camp in Girona earlier this month.

Evatt admits there is more to do, but will not move away from being due diligent.

“We’re light recruitment-wise in the squad, but we’re not going to rush and panic, we need to make sure that the business that we’re doing is the right business for this football club - everyone’s working hard to make that happen,” he said.

“You’ll have to wait and see. There’s lots of people working hard behind-the-scenes to do the best things for this football club moving forward, and hopefully we’ll see some progression this week.”

Middlesbrough defender linked with Blackpool move

One player who could be closing in on a move to Bloomfield Road is Middlesbrough wing-back Finley Munroe.

The Northern Echo reports talks have taken place between the Seasiders and the Championship outfit over a season-long loan for the 21-year-old - who would provide competition on the left.

Munroe only made the move to the Riverside back in January, but featured just three times in the second half of last season.