The bid to bring in new attacking options could take the rest of the transfer window, head coach Rob Edwards has admitted, but any outgoings may expedite the process.

Edwards has said from the outset that he wants to bring in a young, homegrown forward, but has also been equally clear that to get the players he wants, patience will be required.

“We’re still focussing on the top end of the pitch, the work is ongoing and that’ll remain the case,” he said.

“If I’m being honest, it could be the case that it’s an area which goes right down to the end of the transfer window.

“A lot depends on outgoings as well. If we have outgoings sooner then maybe we can speed up the process in terms of bringing players in.”

The search for new players isn’t solely focussed on strikers, but the head coach wants to keep his cards close to his chest for now.

“There are one or two other areas that we are potentially looking to strengthen but for now I won’t go into details of what they are,” he said.

“The main thing for me is that if we identify areas or players we want to work on, then I know that Cristiano, Gino and Scott will work with me on that. For now though, the top end of the pitch is the main area of focus.”

The head coach is still considering who will be his captain for the coming season.

“I have thought about it but I’m not at a point where I’m ready to say anything yet,” said Edwards.

“I’ve had a look at a few different players in that role, and we have a leadership group within the squad. The captain could well come from within that group.

“What I’d like to think is that we have a number of leaders on the pitch. The role of captain is important to the team, and also to me, but I want to see lots of leaders on the pitch.

“The leadership group we have is five or six, but I’m looking beyond that. I want to see leadership right across the squad.

“Captain is an important role that I won’t underplay, but I’ve not made my final decision yet.”