Source: Team_Talk
Jambos boss close to new signings
Jefferies has been busy making numerous telephone calls since his whirlwind appointment on Friday following the sacking of Csaba Laszlo.[LNB]The Tynecastle boss, like Laszlo before him, is desperate to add a new striker and also a young attacking midfielder from the lower Scottish leagues. Plymouth forward Alan Gow has been among those linked.[LNB]Laszlo repeatedly voiced his displeasure at a perceived lack of backing from his board but Jefferies appears to have had more fruitful talks with owner Vladimir Romanov.[LNB]Jefferies, also hopeful of retaining defender Jose Goncalves beyond the midnight deadline, said: "Most of my time has been spent on the phone.[LNB]"I've made a lot of enquiries, but this is a difficult time to get players because clubs are very reluctant to let go.[LNB]"But we've been making enquiries and are waiting on answers. I don't have a lot of options in attack.[LNB]"I've had a talked to the owners and they are in agreement there a couple of areas I'd like to strengthen.[LNB]"I'm also looking at a midfield player to support the front players, but they're not very easy to get.[LNB]"There is something imminent on that side I'm hoping can be concluded on Monday. It's something I've done in the past here, going down the divisions and looking at a youngish player.[LNB]"I've thought there is an opportunity to get him now, but there is competition from a couple of other clubs."[LNB][LNB]
