Hartlepool United will be looking to make the most of those players heading out of contract. Pete Norton and Nathan Stirk/ Getty ImagesHartlepool United will be looking to make the most of those players heading out of contract. Pete Norton and Nathan Stirk/ Getty Images
Hartlepool United will be looking to make the most of those players heading out of contract. Pete Norton and Nathan Stirk/ Getty Images

Hartlepool United transfer photo gallery: 21 free agents for John Askey to consider including ex-Newcastle United youngsters and Bradford City duo

Hartlepool United have already looked to strengthen their squad ahead of the new National League season – but who else could they target?

The 2023-24 National League season is still two months away but business is already well underway with clubs making their moves for players who are set to head out of contract later this month.

Hartlepool have already made two signings in goalkeeper Joel Dixon and defender Kieran Burton, but where else could John Askey look to when it comes to free agents?

Clubs up and down the country have been releasing their retained list of players over the last few weeks as well as confirming which players will not be getting offered new deals and are to leave.

And here, at The Mail, we look at several players heading out of contract from League Two and differing levels of non-league to see who could interest Hartlepool this summer across a number of positions.