Scunthorpe are believed to be chasing Geoff Horsfield, but seem to have lost out on Kelly Youga.
Adkins wants 'a big striker' to join Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe are believed to be chasing veteran striker Geoff Horsfield, but seem to have lost out on defender Kelly Youga.
The out-of-favour Sheffield United striker is thought to be the top transfer target for Iron manager Nigel Adkins.
The 34-year-old former Fulham, Birmingham, Wigan and West Brom player is a proven goalscorer at Championship level.
But he could favour a move as he has only made one substitute appearance for the Blades in the Carling Cup this term.
Speaking of the situation, Adkins said: "Everyone knows we're looking for a big striker - and Horsfield is a big striker."
Highly Unlikely
But Adkins has conceded that signing Youga now appears highly unlikely as the defender looks set to stay at Charlton.
The full-back made 20 appearances for Iron during a six-month loan spell, prompting a bid from Adkins.
But a move now seems to be off, with the Iron boss telling the
Scunthorpe Telegraph: "Back on 23rd November we had agreed a fee of £150,000 with Charlton manager Alan Pardew for Kelly.
"They were happy for him to come to us but the player's agent stopped him from signing a permanent deal.
"Because Kelly is out of contract this summer, his agent wanted him to sign only a loan extension.
"He went back to Charlton last week for them to have a look at him, played exceptionally well in their FA Cup tie against West Brom and now looks set to stay there."
