Strikers Linked

Last updated : 24 January 2008 By Paul Farrington
McCormack is just 21 years of age and has netted nine times this term for Motherwell. He is also out of contract in the summer and has already been the subject of a Middlesbrough transfer bid during the January window.

Bruce said: "McCormack is one who is interesting us because he's out of
contract in the summer. At the moment, we're just having a look at him, monitoring the situation. He's one for the future really."


Meantime, Marlon King is said to be a target after his move to Fulham fell through after a failed medical. Watford are commanding a fee of over £4 million for the striker.

Coventry's Michael Mifsud is also being linked with the Latics. Currently free-scoring for the Sky Blues, the Maltese striker has attracted the attention of varoius Premier League clubs.

Coventry value the "mosquito" at £3 million but Bruce is rumoured to have offered just £1.5 million and unless either side gives way then the deal won't go through.

Bruce did however rule out a move for Independiente striker Denis. He added: "We get linked with a lot of players and you just have to take it with a pinch of salt. It's the same when you see stories linking our players with a move to other clubs. If you took much notice, it would drive you crazy."