Frenchman Steven Thicot still appeals to me as a central-defensive partner for Rui Marques next season, but I wonder if he’s not enough of a step up from Gowling. I could sign a deal with him now—he’s interested, and his contract at Brechin expires in just over a month. I’m paralysed by indecision, however. I’ll have to move on this soon if I want him—bigger clubs like Aberdeen have already started sniffing.
Brentford’s Pakistani central midfielder Adnan Ahmed is a quality player, but it sounds like he’s no better than Woods or Birchall, so I’ll save my money for someone else.
We’re priced out of the market on Portsmouth youngster Chinedu Vine, who looks like he’s a couple of years shy of readiness for regular first-team football. Likewise for 17 year old Limerick (an Irish team) striker Steven McGann—unless somehow the youngster breaks free of his contract before we approach him (otherwise I believe it’s a choice between compensation or a transfer fee).
I’m on the fence about Joe Slattery, a young midfielder whose contract is set to expire at Kilmarnock in July. He has potential, and lots of growth ahead of him, but I worry about his weak points holding him back. I asked for another report on the lad.
I guess I should make some plans about my existing squad tomorrow, deciding who will stay or go and who is important to our future plans.
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