Since being relegated from the Championship in 2023, the Seasiders have failed to even make the play-offs in League One in their two attempts to get promoted again so far.
Due to this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, an additional registration period has been introduced, with the EFL allowing its clubs to operate for an additional 10-day period - which started on June 1.
This will come to an end at 7pm on June 10, as the window is not able to exceed a total of 89 days, but will fully re-open on June 16, with the second deadline coming at 7pm on September 1.
Blackpool have been linked with a few players in the last few weeks, but haven’t got anything official over the line yet.
With a number of senior squad members leaving Bloomfield Road at the end of their contracts, plus the departure of last year’s five loanees, there’s plenty of work to do – especially with talks with both Sonny Carey and Matthew Pennington yet to be resolved.
Here’s a look at what the Seasiders’ strongest team would look like with those currently contracted for the 2025/26 campaign:
7. Lee Evans
Lee Evans enjoyed a strong start to life in Tangerine following his move last summer, but did slow down towards the end of the campaign after featuring in the majority of games. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
8. Albie Morgan
Albie Morgan is another player for Blackpool to build around going forward after proving to be an influential figure in the centre of the park. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
9. CJ Hamilton
CJ Hamilton initially impressed following Bruce's appointment last September, but towards the end of the season he struggled to make the left wing position his own. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
10. Tom Bloxham
Tom Bloxham left the Seasiders faithful impressed following some early impressive displays following his move from Shrewsbury Town in January, before enduring a spell on the sidelines due to injury. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
11. Ashley Fletcher
After initially struggling following his move to Bloomfield Road, Ashley Fletcher was able to turn his career around during his first year in Tangerine, and has become a popular figure on the Fylde Coast. Photo: CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob
12. SUB: Steve Banks
Due to the shortage between the sticks, we'll stick goalkeeping coach and ex-Seasiders shot stopper Steve Banks on the bench for now. Photo: CameraSport - Shaun Brooks