The January transfer window is just over a month away and Blackpool might be forced to do some business. The Tangerines are on the hunt for a promotion spot in League One, and if they want to maintain their top-12 start to the campaign they may need to bring in reinforcements.
CJ Hamilton has been linked with a move away from Bloomfield Road with QPR, Huddersfield Town and Derby County all linked with the wing-back who is out of contract at the end of the season. Another big point to raise is whether Huddersfield consider recalling Jordan Rhodes.
The experienced forward hit double figures at the weekend after scoring from the penalty spot, but he was loaned out when Neil Warnock was in charge, and Darren Moore may reconsider the Terriers stance following their slump in form.
Blackpool have got a few injuries in the forward area right now with Kylian Kouassi and Shayne Lavery both out, but fortunately Jake Beesley has emerged from the shadows, whilst Rhodes will look to continue his form. If the situation gets any worse however, it could lend itself to a short-term fix of signing a free agent.
Blackpool's transfer business may lend itself to all kinds of deals whether it be permanent or loan, and right now there's some free agents still left on the market. Neil Critchley back in September admitted he'd only sign a free agent if they add quality to the squad, and right now there's some former Premier League and Championship players that could do just that.
Here’s 12 current out-of-work footballers who have waited a little too long to get back in to the game, but could jump at the chance if given the opportunity.
7. Djavan Anderson - right-back
The 28-year-old remains a free agent despite 30 appearances for Oxford last season. Counts Italian giants Lazio among his previous clubs. Photo: Richard Heathcote
8. Sam Winnall - centre-forward
The 32-year-old's last club was Burton, where he scored three League One goals in 16 appearances. Winnall's former clubs include Oxford, Derby, Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley. Photo: Nathan Stirk
9. Tarique Fosu-Henry - midfield/right-back
His contract at Brentford expired in the summer and so far no club has signed him. The 28-year-old former Charlton, Oxford, Stoke and Rotherham player has played more than 100 games in the Championship. Photo: Nathan Stirk
10. Matt Macey - goalkeeper
You have to wonder if the giant stopper regrets turning down an offer to remain at Pompey in order to remain at Luton, who subsequently released him in the summer - after the Blues had turned to Will Norris. Photo: Jason Brown
11. Luke Freeman - attacking midfielder
Released by Luton Town in the summer. Played for various clubs in the Championship, like QPR, Bristol City and Sheffield United. The attacking midfielder is an interesting option for any club to consider. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
12. Steven Caulker - centre-back
The 31-year-old has been without a club since leaving Wigan Athletic. The defender has bags of experience and counts Spurs, Liverpool and QPR among his list of ex-clubs. Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU