The Tangerines' pre-season preparations, however, have suffered a real setback, with the a number of players testing positive for Covid-19, which has led to a friendly game against Rangers being cancelled, and the affected individuals being forced to self-isolate.
Meanwhile, Blackpool boss Neil Critchley has been discussing his plan for securing further signings, after already snapping up eight new players so far this summer. He revealed: “I’m happy with the work we’ve done, but we’ve still got little bits and pieces to do within the squad.
“We have the chance to improve the squad and that’s what we’re looking to do. The work we’ve done and continue to do, headed up by our head of football operations, John Stephenson, and the team we’ve got, means we’ll continue to look.
“If we feel we can improve the squad, then we shall do so. There’s a 25-man squad we’re allowed and there’s certain regulations you have to abide by where your own Under-21 players don’t count, but loan players from outside do count.
“It’s a bit of a jigsaw sometimes, fitting players into that piece. Sometimes players become available that you don’t expect to – like probably some of the players we brought in last season.
“We’ve done some business early because we had identified those players, and when we’re sure on players, we’ll move for them and get it done, so we’re really delighted with that.”
Here, we take a look at today's biggest transfer gossip and the latest team news involving Blackpool and the rest of the Championship, as build-up to the eagerly-anticipated new season and the summer window reaction continues.
“We have the chance to improve the squad and that’s what we’re looking to do. The work we’ve done and continue to do, headed up by our head of football operations, John Stephenson, and the team we’ve got, means we’ll continue to look.
![Derby County have appealed to the EFL in hope of seeing their transfer embargo restrictions relaxed, as the club look to sign new senior players ahead of the new season. The Rams had just nine senior players in the squad when they faced Manchester United in a pre-season friendly last weekend. (BBC Sport](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZiYTRkYjZkLTcyOTktNGQ1Ni1hMTlhLTM5ODA4MWFhZGYwMzowYTI4NTVkZi04MDhhLTQ1YmEtOGIyOC0zYTI4ZmIxZWQxNzY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Rams appeal over embargo restrictions
Derby County have appealed to the EFL in hope of seeing their transfer embargo restrictions relaxed, as the club look to sign new senior players ahead of the new season. The Rams had just nine senior players in the squad when they faced Manchester United in a pre-season friendly last weekend. (BBC Sport Photo: Alex Livesey
![Bournemouth look to be moving closer to signing free agent Scott Dann, who was released by Crystal Palace at the end of last season. The ex-Blackburn Rovers ace is said to be of keen interest to new manager Scott Parker, who is on the hunt for an experienced defender, (Football Insider)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUxNTg5YWZmLTg2NjAtNGU2Yi1hYzYxLWRmZDQ5MDg0YmFhMToxNGJjYjM0Mi01MTY1LTQ2ZmEtODkzNC1iZDI5YjhlNzUyYzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. Cherries close in on Dann
Bournemouth look to be moving closer to signing free agent Scott Dann, who was released by Crystal Palace at the end of last season. The ex-Blackburn Rovers ace is said to be of keen interest to new manager Scott Parker, who is on the hunt for an experienced defender, (Football Insider) Photo: Dan Mullan
![Sheffield Wednesday are said to be keen to re-sign their former player Jack Hunt, and could beat Blackpool and Cardiff City to the ex-Crystal Palace man. The 30-year-old is currently a free agent, after being released by Bristol City at the end of last season. (Football Insider)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVhYzNkMzg1LTc2NjItNDMyMi1iNGMwLTY4ODIxZTEwNmMzYjpmZjc2MTkwMy04ZmZmLTQ0MTktYTdhNy1mZTQ2NDgyOGI3NWI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Owls join Hunt race
Sheffield Wednesday are said to be keen to re-sign their former player Jack Hunt, and could beat Blackpool and Cardiff City to the ex-Crystal Palace man. The 30-year-old is currently a free agent, after being released by Bristol City at the end of last season. (Football Insider) Photo: Marc Atkins
![Brentford and Swansea City have been tipped to go head-to-head in the race to sign Sheffield Wednesday ace Barry Bannan. The Scotsman is said to have a £1m release clause in his contact, and could well be snapped up this summer. (Sky Sports News)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc0NzI2NzdjLWFlY2QtNDMyYy05MmU1LWM4NTIwYWNhZGJkMzoyMTVhZTIzMy05MjVlLTQ2ZjAtYjgxOC00NjM3YjIyNTQwMmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Race for Bannan hots up
Brentford and Swansea City have been tipped to go head-to-head in the race to sign Sheffield Wednesday ace Barry Bannan. The Scotsman is said to have a £1m release clause in his contact, and could well be snapped up this summer. (Sky Sports News) Photo: Nathan Stirk