Potters close in on Austin
24 Jun 2008 - 12:14:02
Stoke City are close to sealing the capture of Jamaica international midfielder Rudolph Austin.
The Potters had hoped to sign the 23-year-old last summer when they landed compatriot Demar Phillips, but injuries prevented him from making the required number of international appearances to be granted a work permit.
Austin currently plays his club football with Portmore United and will join fellow Jamaica internationals Phillips and Ricardo Fuller at the Britannia Stadium.
"It's a staggered deal if we do it," manager Tony Pulis told The Sentinel. "It's all based around how well he does over here.
"As everyone knows, we've had him over a few times to look at him in training and he's looked a decent prospect.
"He's still a young lad and will obviously have to prove himself, but we think he might be worth the chance.
"He's a strong, quick and aggressive type with two good feet, and he can also play in one of two positions."