The New Zealanders added Tranmere Rovers striker Chris Greenacre to their ranks on a two-year deal yesterday and the club is now anxious for a target man to assist him.

However, that doesn't mean the club will break the bank in order to land such a player. Phoenix CEO Tony Pignata told the Dominion Post: "It won't be a marquee signing, it's imperative we can get someone who can sit inside the salary cap.

"The European season finishes soon so that opens up an opportunity, but we just want to take our time and make sure we get the right person."

Another forward from the English leagues is a possibility. Both Pignata and Ricki Herbert have already shown they have studied what is on offer at that level having landed Greenacre and tried (and failed) to land Gold Coast United-bound Joel Porter 12 months ago.

Shane Smeltz was also recruited from English football, having performed for the likes of AFC Wimbledon and Halifax Town before being signed by Phoenix.