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.
17. Andy Cook
Cook is a player Hartlepool have chased in a number of windows over the last 18 months but have been unable to reach a figure to bring him back to the North East despite negotiations. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
18. Luke Armstrong
Hartlepool have tried, and failed, to reunite with Armstrong ever since he helped fire them to promotion in 2021. Last summer's negotiations led to the striker earning a new deal with Harrogate before Pools approached again in the January window to no avail with the striker recently denied a move to Wrexham. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton