(s) Mariano Pavone

[A Tugay Substitution]

i bet its ronaldo. Come out of retirement. Venkys offering him all the chicken he can eat.

Or Adriano - he's currently injured as well

[Hi Mack]

What is the point in signing another back up striker? Roberts Benjani Rochina kallinic Blackman!

Concentrate on improving the first team not the bench!

[leerovers1980]

i think its adriano, 6 ft 3" plays in brazil for Corinthians, he only signed a 1 year deal with them in march so might be allowed to leave for free and never played in the prem

[roverandout]

nicko said some people would be indifferent to the mystery striker, if it was adriano, i think most people would be delighted.

[Ripleys love child]

HAHA excellent! beat me too it!

Seriously though, I am hoping for Zidan

Nicko said he his tall zidan is only 5.9 according to wiki

[Roberto Policano]

Deyvison De Silva wouldn't be a bad signing he is free,but doubt he'd get permit.

Ismael Blanco too.

[nicko]

South American...but not at Copa America.

[Nelsta]

Kherzakov, Welliton, Progbenyak.

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

i think its adriano, 6 ft 3" plays in brazil for Corinthians, he only signed a 1 year deal with them in march so might be allowed to leave for free and never played in the prem

By jove - I think you have it. Fits the bill perfectly - Venkys want a South American for publicity - talented player when focused - but not so focused these days - so will split opinion.

[rogerjonesgloves]

South American...but not at Copa America.

Pato !!!

[Jamesw1982]

welliton would be awesome signing rate him highly ! but he has a year to go yet

[dhughes07]

Money is on adriano "big name" tall south American possibly free. Would either be genius or a disaster.

[cruz]

nicko said some people would be indifferent to the mystery striker, if it was adriano, i think most people would be delighted.

Wouldn't he be classed as a big name? The kind Venkys said they were not going after

[Teacup]

South American...but not at Copa America.

Ewerthon!

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Wouldn't he be classed as a big name? The kind Venkys said they were not going after

Maybe they learnt the lesson of keeping their mouths shut until the player was a done deal - rather than telling everyone who they were about to sign ?

[mark1875]

Money is on adriano "big name" tall south American possibly free. Would either be genius or a disaster.

hasnt he just signed for corinthians lately though?

just seen lee's post, can't see it being him though personally, although you never know these days

[Ruaney]

Nicko said he his tall zidan is only 5.9 according to wiki

Thought he was taller than that, nevermind!!

[pick32]

I was thinking Ilan he is south american, tall and also a free agent but has played in the premiership before.

[huglorenzo]

Nicko, WHY isn't he at copa America?

[RibbleValleyRover]

Nicko, WHY isn't he at copa America?

Maybe his is currently injured? More likely though that he is a veteran who isn't selected anymore.

[Nelsta]

I'd like it to be Jobson.

I know there's no chance but I can dream.

[leerovers1980]

JasonRoberts30 Jason Roberts

“@j4m3sy_b0y: @JasonRoberts30 Who was the new player in training today?”///You guys are SHARP..I guess you will have to watch this space!

from roberts on twitter

[ChesterRover]

David Suazo?

[RibbleValleyRover]

Doubt it's Adriano, though I guess he would split fan opinion if it was him. Those that remember when he was world class and think he can reproduce that form and others who are realistic and know he is well past it.

[Jamesw1982]

had to be worth a try to ask