14 players Hartlepool United could consider signing this January

Hartlepool United manager Lennie Lawrence suggested Pools were looking to add one new face to their squad this month. Although National League clubs are free to sign players throughout the season, the January transfer window in the Football League has a knock-on effect on teams in the fifth division. Some sides are desperately hoping to fend off interest from the Football League and elsewhere - Gateshead have already lost Owen Oseni, Ben Radcliffe and Callum Whelan, while influential midfielder Regan Booty has handed in a transfer request - and others are looking to add to their ranks. Pools can feel confident that they have a strong squad heading into the second half of the campaign but Lawrence might look for a new addition either out wide or in midfield. With that in mind, here's a look at some players Pools could be interested in signing.