Blackpool transfer state of play as Seasiders busy in the market to secure Appleton's first signing

Blackpool are still yet to make a signing this summer transfer window but that is not for the want of trying.

The Seasiders have a number of potential targets in mind as the weeks tick by before the season opener against Reading on July 30, albeit the transfer window doesn't close until September 1. Michael Appleton is keen to bring in reinforcements as soon as possible, particularly in defence where Blackpool are increasingly short on options.

Strides have been made to address the full back roles with Shamrock Rovers defender Andy Lyons someone of interest for the club we understand. An initial bid was made for the player at the start of the week, with personal terms not far away from being agreed. Given personal term talks are underway, that gives the impression that the two clubs believe they will be able to agree a fee to bring the player to Bloomfield Road. Although no second bid has been officially lodged, negotiations over an acceptable fee have been ongoing after the initial £100k offer was declined.

Elsewhere, Manchester City winger Morgan Rogers is another potential deal where progress is being made we understand. Talks have continued over Blackpool's wage contribution for the 19-year-old who isn't exactly on the smallest weekly wage in the world it has to be said. Should those talks have been positive, the Seasiders do appear to be the frontrunner for his services on a season-long loan deal.

Notably, we understand Wolves winger Theo Corbeanu and Nottingham Forest winger Alex Mighten are both players Blackpool have enquired about but the club are exploring other preferred options instead. What is important to note is that Blackpool are forward planning throughout the window, keeping tabs on a number of players