Although Hartlepool work outside of the traditional transfer window now following their relegation back to the National League, the ins and outs at the club remain a top priority.
John Askey has brought in several new faces during the course of his tenure, with Pools, in general, seeing a flurry of ins and outs in recent years.
But who are some of those players Hartlepool have missed out on in times gone by?
Here, The Mail looks at 18 deals Hartlepool were close to completing in recent years that never quite came off.
5. Benji Kimpioka
Back on transfer deadline day in the summer of 2021 Dave Challinor had former Sunderland youngster Kimpioka lined up but the club were unable to complete a deal before the deadline. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
6. Harry Chapman
Chapman was a player set to sign under former boss Graeme Lee before he was sacked ahead of the summer transfer window. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
7. Carl Piergianni
Piergianni was another player close to agreeing a move to Pools under Graeme Lee prior to his Oldham exit. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
8. Ryan Bowman
Bowman, it's understood, was one of the League One strikers club chairman Raj Singh had suggested Pools were in deep negotiations with in January which, ultimately, failed to materialise in the end. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton