Rob Smith looks to strengthen Telford strike options

Smith continued his squad rebuilding on Friday when he reached agreement with Callum Gittings and Michael 'MJ' Monaghan.

The double arrival means the Bucks now have five central midfielders with captain Jack Rea and Lucas Dawson staying from last season and Lee Fowler another new signing.

Smith is happy with the way things have fallen into place in the middle of the park and is now turning his attentions to strengthening his attack – and possibly defence, if Curtis Tilt decides to accept Salford City's offer and rejects Telford's.

"With Callum and 'MJ', that gives us five in midfield all in all and I wouldn't rule out another body because we want a lot of competition in there," said Smith.

"We have a decent blend in there with good quality and James Hurst can play there or out wide or behind the striker.

"But we're hoping to bring in another wide player and we need to strengthen up front, which we will do."

But Smith is still waiting on Tilt, who asked until the end of the week to decide his future and is the only existing player offered fresh terms not to commit yet.

"If it comes down to money they've offered him a lot more," said the boss. "But he'll let us know."