Red Devils eye Pool striker

Evans hopes to bring in Clarke to replace Tubbs

By Pete O'Rourke - Follow me: @skysportspeteo.   Last Updated: January 31, 2012 10:34am

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Billy Clarke: Could be set for a move to Crawley before the close of the transfer window

Sky Sports understands Crawley Town are lining up a move for Blackpool striker Billy Clarke before the transfer window closes.

Crawley are looking for striking reinforcements after selling top scorer Matt Tubbs to Bournemouth earlier this week and Red Devils boss Steve Evans has targeted a move for Clarke.

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Clarke has found himself well down the pecking order at Blackpool this season and has made just four starts in the Championship.

The 24-year-old had a spell out on loan at Sheffield United earlier this season and it appears the Irishman will again be on the move from Bloomfield Road before the close of the transfer window.

Crawley are hoping to strike a deal to bring the former Ipswich man to the Broadfield Stadium as they look to bolster their squad as they look to maintain their push for promotion.