Hartlepool United news: No bids for injured Thomas, five players who could step into Pools XI, Hignett will not tinker

Hartlepool United boss Craig Hignett has confirmed that the club are yet to receive any bids for winger Nathan Thomas.
Nathan Thomas.Nathan Thomas.
Nathan Thomas.

The 22-year-old, who has been ruled out until January with a groin injury, is reportedly interesting Charlton, QPR, Birmingham and Wolves.

But, as yet, Pools are yet to receive any approaches or firm interest in their prized asset.

Hignett thinks it will only be a matter of time, though.

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Meanwhile, the manager says the FA Cup clash with Stamford this weekend is not the right time for him to experiment with his first-team.

The gaffer has hinted he will play his strongest possible side against the non-league minnows.

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And finally, with Thomas set to be until 2017, who could be set to take the chance to step into his shoes?

Here we take a look at the options available to Hignett from within the Pools' ranks.