Tom Bradshaw close ... then more strikers in, hopes Rotherham United head coach Alex Bruce
Millers want a mix of experience and youth up front
Boss Alex Bruce is targeting even more strikers after confirming that experienced hitman Tom Bradshaw is on the brink of becoming Rotherham United's ninth summer signing.
The 33-year-old's arrival could be come as soon as tomorrow and the Millers will then focus on strengthening their frontline even further as they gear up for the start of their League Two campaign.
Bradshaw was spotted at AESSEAL New York Stadium this evening before the 1-1 draw against Championship Derby County in the final pre-season friendly.
"Who's he?" joked Bruce when asked about a deal being imminent. "No, I think it's close, I think it's nearly done."
Bradshaw would be the second proven scorer to walks through the door, following the capture last week of Paul Mullin who came on as a 60th-minute substitute to make his debut for his new club.
"To have the experience of Tom and Mulls up top will be huge," Bruce added.
The head coach then went on to say that, if he gets his way, the recruitment up front isn't over.
"I'd still like more options at the top end of the pitch," he said. "We've got two centre-forwards with those two. Hopefully we can have some more.
"We've got legs, we've got energy, we've got youth around the squad, and to have a bit of know-how and a bit of experience at the top end of the pitch will bring a lot to the group.
"I would like, if I can, to put a bit of youth and a bit of energy up there to help them as well. That's the aim, let's see if we can do it."
Another new attacker, Fabio Tavares, is seen as more of a wide player than someone who operates down the middle.
Rotherham competed admirably against the Rams and scored a deserved second-half equaliser through another new boy, midfielder Ossama Ashley, after an early Sammy Szmodics penalty had given the visitors the lead.
They were captained by Jamie Jellis who then handed the armband to Joe Rafferty when he came off.
Bruce says a decision on next season's skipper will be made in the next couple of days.
"I've not made my mind up on that yet," he said. "But I will do before we take on West Bromwich Albion (in the Carabao Cup on Saturday). "The captain and vice-captain will be confirmed."