Mansfield boss Paul Cox is determined to keep hold of Sam Clucas.
With a string of clubs rumoured to be interested, and at least one bid reportedly lodged, he told the press after today's draw with Wycombe:
“I would love to keep Sam here and I hope the club wants to keep him here. You could see today when he came on that he gives us that extra bit of quality.
“If we want to progress as a club we need to hold onto our best players. The speculation about him is just speculation until another manager rings me and puts in an offer for Sam. If he goes, it is going to cost someone a hell of a lot of money.”
Clucas played the final 40 minutes of the game after coming on as a sub.
Meanwhile, departed Bulls striker Eric Odhiambo has signed for Irish side Sligo Rovers. Sligo boss Ian Baraclough told the local press:
“We wanted Eric in July. Red tape with FIFA stopped the move until they eventually game him the okay but it was too late to sign him then. I've kept tabs on him, I watched him in England in the off-season. His style will suit our game and philosophy. He can play as a striker, in the hole or on the wing. He is good with his feet and has an excellent football brain.
“Hereford played in a way that didn’t suit him. They operated with two big front men and launched the ball forward. They played him on the wing for 20 minutes hoping he would make an impact. He will enjoy coming here and how we play. He knows how the club works having been here for a few weeks in July."