John Askey recently issued a statement to supporters insisting the club are in talks with a number of players who are out of contract as we head into the important summer months.
Pools are yet to confirm any new arrivals while there remain one or two contract issues to iron out.
But Hartlepool are not the only club in next season’s National League yet to make any moves following the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
Here we look at the activity of all 24 clubs in the 2023-24 National League so far:
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Teams in the 2023-24 National League have already started their business ahead of the new season. Naomi Baker/ Charlotte Tattersall/ George Wood/Getty Images Photo: Naomi Baker/ Charlotte Tattersall/ George Wood/Getty Images
. Chesterfield
The Spireites narrowly missed out on promotion in 2022-23 in the play-off final. They have brought in young midfielder Bailey Hobson from Alfreton Town whilst the experienced Mike Jones has penned a new one-year deal. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
. Woking
Woking also missed out in the play-offs and have moved to bring in Boreham Wood winger Dennon Lewis while Rohan Ince has agreed a new deal. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
. Barnet
Barnet have already confirmed a couple of new signings in defender Adebola Oluwo from Chelmsford and winger Sam Barratt from Maidenhead. The Bees have also confirmed a new contact for goalscoring midfielder Harry Pritchard (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
. Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood routinely refrain from confirming any new arrivals until July 1 which will continue to be the case this summer. Luke Garrard's side were beaten in the play-offs in 2022-23. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images) Photo: Cameron Smith
. Bromley
Andy Woodman, a manager who had been linked with Hartlepool in the past, is yet to make a signing for Bromley since the end of the season but the club have confirmed a number of new deals including Mitchel Bergkamp and Ben Krauhaus. The Ravens have also confirmed their pre-season schedule (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Photo: David Price
. Southend United
The Shrimpers remain under a transfer embargo meaning they are unable to sign players as things stand. The club have, however, addressed recent takeover rumours since the end of the season. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) Photo: Carl Court
. Eastleigh
Eastleigh have completed deals for Stevenage midfielder Jake Taylor and Dagenham & Redbridge forward Paul McCallum who rejoins the club (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker
. Dagenham & Redbridge
The Daggers are yet to confirm any transfer business ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield
. Halifax Town
The Shaymen are yet to sign any new players but have confirmed a number of exits including Matt Warburton with Sam Minihan and Sam Smart both leaving the club following the expiry of their contracts. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
1. Chesterfield
The Spireites narrowly missed out on promotion in 2022-23 in the play-off final. They have brought in young midfielder Bailey Hobson from Alfreton Town whilst the experienced Mike Jones has penned a new one-year deal. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
2. Woking
Woking also missed out in the play-offs and have moved to bring in Boreham Wood winger Dennon Lewis while Rohan Ince has agreed a new deal. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
3. Barnet
Barnet have already confirmed a couple of new signings in defender Adebola Oluwo from Chelmsford and winger Sam Barratt from Maidenhead. The Bees have also confirmed a new contact for goalscoring midfielder Harry Pritchard (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS
4. Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood routinely refrain from confirming any new arrivals until July 1 which will continue to be the case this summer. Luke Garrard's side were beaten in the play-offs in 2022-23. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images) Photo: Cameron Smith