Stockport County have lodged an improved offer for St. Johnstone striker Adama Sidibeh as they continue their hunt for a new number nine.
A report from a few days ago revealed that the Hatters had beaten rivals Northampton Town and Stevenage to lodge the first offer for the Gambian forward, which was turned down by the Scottish Premiership side.
New Bid Placed
According to a report from Alan Nixon via his Patreon page, County have ramped up their efforts to sign the 27-year-old, placing a ‘six-figure’ bid for Sidibeh and will offer improved terms to the player in order to facilitate a quick move.
County have been across the market for a forward this January following the exit of Nathan Lowe, and were marked with interest in Aberdeen’s Kusini Yengi prior to his reported loan move to Japan.
This latest development comes after Stockport manager Dave Challinor spoke to BBC Radio Manchester about his plans for the window, confirming his priority is signing a striker.
On social media, County reporter Sam Byrne did state that there was interest in multiple players from the Edgeley Park outfit, but no deals were in advanced stages at this point.
Sidibeh is having his best season in a St. Johnstone shirt since arriving in 2023, and has seven goals and as many assists across 26 games in Perth.
Stockport Close In
With their efforts in signing Adama Sidibeh ramping up, Stockport County are taking the lead and can certainly price out their transfer rivals in Northampton Town and Stevenage with an improved offer.
Sidibeh would be a great compliment to current starting forward Kyle Wootton, who has been outstanding this campaign, but does raise the question of where both fit in Dave Challinor’s plans going forward.
Combined with Malik Mothersille, County have three strong contenders to start their games for the remainder of the season should their move for Sidibeh progress, which is certainly better than many of the sides also pushing for promotion can say.
Should they be able to avoid losing any of their starting players over the next two weeks, County are definitely challengers to finish in the top two and secure promotion after last season’s playoff disappointment.