Rotherham United's pursuit of another striker, and the last word on Billy Sharp

ROTHERHAM United have lost no sleep over the decision of striker Billy Sharp to reject the chance of a move to AESSEAL New York Stadium in favour of a new challenge in the United States.

The Millers made an offer to the 37-year-old hitman, who was a free agent after leaving Sheffield United, a number of weeks ago but had reduced it and turned their attentions to other centre-forwards as the wait for an answer dragged on.

The Championship's all-time top scorer this week made a trans-Atlantic flight to Los Angeles to sign for MLS side LA Galaxy on a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.

Rotherham have several frontmen on their radar as they look to add three more players - on top of today's deal for midfielder Christ Tiehi - to their second-tier squad before the September 1 close of the transfer window.

Discussions with those attackers and their clubs are taking place.

“Potentially, we could bring in another striker on a permanent deal,” said manager Matt Taylor. “We are open to all circumstances. It's not one striker target only. We've got a few irons in the fire.”

He confirmed the forwards in which the Millers are interested are with other teams and aren't free agents.