Ex-Walsall and Southampton striker set for move down under

Last updated : 13 July 2006 By Andy Van Hagen
New Zealand Knights are set to sign striker Dani Rodriguez. While the contract is yet to be signed, the striker has all but agreed terms and the club hope to have the deal done within the next 48 hours according to their official website:

Knights Manager Paul Nevin is excited about the prospect of landing former Portuguese U21 striker Dani Rodriguez for the Hyundai A-League season.

26 year old Rodriguez has been training with the squad this week following his release from Bournemouth at the end of the English season and Nevin has been impressed.

"I know of Dani's ability from his time in England. He arrived as a quick and technically gifted goal scorer and was first spotted by Glen Hoddle and taken to Southampton. He suffered a couple of injury set backs early in his career though and is on the comeback trail looking fitter and as sharp as he has ever been."

If he signs he will join former Saddlers Darren Bazeley( New Zealand Knights captain),Neil Emblen anf former physio Kevin O 'Leary.