A STRIKER with physical presence tops Gillingham boss Mark Stimson’s summer transfer wish-list, with several targets already lined up.
Forwards Leroy Griffiths and Georges Ba were among a group of six players who were told their contracts would not be renewed this week, leaving the squad light up front.
Simeon Jackson, a £150,000 January signing, is expected to be a first team regular in League Two next term but the pacy striker needs a partner.
Stimson said:“I have one or two targets in mind. I’m looking for a big striker with physical presence ideally. We would love to get it sorted out early in the summer but we will have to wait and see.”
Kevin Maher was among the group who left the club. With his loan deal expired he returned to Southend United but Stimson, who has made no secret that he is a fan of the cultured midfielder, has not ruled out bringing him back.
The 31-year-old is contracted at Roots Hall beyond the summer which makes it very difficult for Gills to sign him permanently.
However if Maher continues to remain on the sidelines at the Shrimpers, there may be a chance to bring him back on another loan deal.
POSTED: 11/05/2008 10:00:00