Hartlepool United’s new boss Paul Hartley has already made a number of signings as he looks to prepare his side for their opening day fixture at the Banks's Stadium against Walsall.
But how are Pools’ rivals doing so far in the summer transfer market?
Here, at The Mail, we look at some of the key deals completed in League Two as it stands.
Here, at The Mail, we look at some of the key deals completed in League Two as it stands.
5. Richard Smallwood - Bradford City
Smallwood can be seen as a huge coup for a League Two side having made over 40 appearances in the Championship for Hull City last season. The former Middlesbrough man has also had spells at Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Photo: Harry Trump
6. Dominic Telford - Crawley Town
The top scorer in League Two last season has swapped Newport County for Crawley. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
7. Harrison Biggins - Doncaster Rovers
Biggins has dropped down a level after his five-year spell with Fleetwood Town came to an end. Biggins, who was linked with a switch to Pools in January, has spent time on-loan at Barrow in 2020/21. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote
8. George Miller - Doncaster Rovers
Miller was a £200k signing for Barnsley back in 2019 but has spent the majority of his time out on-loan including a 12 goal season with Walsall in League Two last year. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton