Dundee United manager Peter Houston is set to bring in another striker after captain Jon Daly admitted defeat in his battle against hernia trouble.
The Irishman could be out until April after his ongoing problem began to impinge on his movement, forcing him to book in for an operation this week. The blow will leave Houston with just David Goodwillie and inexperienced duo Johnny Russell and Andis Shala up front following the loss of Danny Cadamarteri hours before the closure of the transfer window.
"I might be trying to bring someone in who is out of contract but we've got good young strikers," Houston said.
"Andis Shala has been desperate for a chance, Johnny Russell has been doing exceptionally well and he is a striker, I have always said that.
"So we have a couple underneath and as I say, without naming names, I might bring someone else in to have a look at.
"If he is any good, we might take him on until the end of the season."
Houston is also hopeful that Daly, who has bounced back from several serious injuries in his career, could return sooner than predicted.
"He is out for four to six weeks but, knowing Jon's character, he might be back before that and that's the hope," the United boss said.
"He's a big player for us, but if you can't run or kick the ball without getting bother, then it's time to get it fixed."
Source: PA
