New signing imminent for Rotherham United

ROTHERHAM United are on the brink of unveiling their next summer signing, with an announcement expected well before the weekend.  

The Advertiser understands the Millers have beaten off competition from rival Championship clubs and that the new arrival will be young Wolverhampton Wanderers right-back Dexter Lembikisa.

The Bristol-born 19-year-old, who has made one Premier League appearance, has just returned from international duty with Jamaica at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

He should join on a season-long loan in time to make his debut in Saturday's pre-season visit to League One Lincoln City.

In addition to Lembikisa, Rotherham, who are also in the process of bringing midfielder Christ Tiehi to the club, are hoping further recruitment is just around the corner.

“We are trying our hardest to get more players in,” manager Matt Taylor said. “We have one deal that's verbally agreed. But a verbal agreement sometimes means nothing until the ink is dry on the contract.”

The boss is also prepared to let some of his squad leave on loan or permanent contracts to generate more funds for incomings.

“We're open to offers for certain players,” he said. “We'll assess every offer that comes in and discuss it with the relevant parties and then make a decision.

“Sometimes we have to free up money within the squad. We've done that with (Peter) Kioso, we've done it with (Conor) Washington. Then it's about how we spend that money.”