Stags put bids in for two strikers

Murray is looking to bring in the fresh firepower to back up 16-goal Matt Green. and said: This is an area we need to strengthen with particular ingredients to get the best out of what we already have within the team and to add a little more killer instinct, which we feel we lacked in certain games last season.

“We feel that the two players we have tabled bids for will bring this.

“We will only take one of these players depending on the value of deal that can be agreed.”

Murray has already released Craig Westcarr while the futures of Adi Yussuf and fellow striker Chris Beardsley may be announced this week.

Stags ended the season with Chesterfield’s Mani Dieseruvwe on loan alongside Green. He has now been released by the Spireites.

Murray is also continuing negotiations on extended contracts with most of his squad but wants deals concludi