Rotherham expect to have international clearance for new striker Jerry Ani ahead of tomorrow's game at Edgar Street. (Update: Clearance granted)
The Nigerian striker was due to make an appearance at Edgar Street at the end of July, but apparently opted for a trial with the Millers instead. It has taken him a month to secure a contract after playing twice in pre-season for them after Notts County opted not to sign him.
He will boost their currently limited striking options. Fellow forwards Ryan Taylor and Tom Pope are both still out with foot injuries, leaving Leeds loanee Tom Elliott as the only recognised fit striker to partner Adam Le Fondre. 20 year old Elliott has only started 14 League games in an assortment of loan spells over the past 18 months and has scored only once, but he has been struggling with a thigh strain over the past week.
The Millers retain an interest in signing Tranmere man Ian Thomas-Moore, and have placed a £30,000 bid with the Prenton Park outfit. Thomas-Moore has been stripped of their captaincy, but also has been offered a new deal, but he appears intent on joining his father as a player for a second time.