Neil Critchley and the club's recruitment and scouting team will already have plans in place as Pool looking to strengthen their position in the Championship.
With key injuries to Matty Virtue, Grant Ward and Kevin Stewart, a new central midfielder is likely to be top of the list.
But the Seasiders have struggled for goals in recent weeks, going three games without scoring, so a winger (or two) and another striker could also be on the agenda.
Here's eight players that have been linked with the Seasiders in recent weeks and months...
But the Seasiders have struggled for goals in recent weeks, going three games without scoring, so a winger (or two) and another striker could also be on the agenda.
5. John Souttar, Hearts
Blackpool and their Lancashire rivals Preston and Blackburn have all been linked with the Scottish defender. Celtic and a host of other Championship sides are also keeping tabs on the 25-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
6. Tommy Doyle, Man City
Blackpool, Barnsley and Swansea City are exploring the possibility of taking the exciting youngster on loan according to recent reports. The 20-year-old is currently on loan with Hamburg but has struggled for game time.
7. Ellis Simms, Everton
Chief executive Ben Mansford told The Gazette back in October he couldn't rule out a return on loan for the striker in January. The 20-year-old has since signed a new long-term contract with the Toffees but has still yet to make his first-team debut.
8. Cameron Brannagan, Oxford United
The Seasiders could renew their interest in the former Liverpool and Fleetwood Town midfielder, who they were strongly linked with during the summer window.