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.