U's looking at Akanni-Sunday (From Gazette)

U's looking at Akanni-Sunday

10:10am Friday 18th July 2008 in Sport

COLCHESTER United are set to take another look at trialist Akanni-Sunday Wasiu tomorrow.

The U’s continue their pre-season campaign by making the short trip to play Ryman League premier division outfit Heybridge Swifts.

The friendly will give Colchester boss Geraint Williams another opportunity to run the rule over Wasiu, along with the rest of his first team squad, as the countdown to the new season continues.

The St Albans City striker, who is keen to break into League football, has been training with the U’s and after netting in their 4-0 victory over Tiptree United on Wednesday night, is likely to get another chance to impress.

Williams said: “Sunday came to Loughborough with us last week and worked very hard and he’s a very fit young man.

“I’d like to have another look at him but we’ll sit down and talk to his agent about that.”

Williams is likely to once again give most of his players another 45 minutes each against Heybridge.

He was pleased with the efforts of his players at Tiptree and will be looking for a similar display in the pre-season game at Scraley Road, kick-off 3pm.

Williams said: “We’ll be looking for a step up in quality in the final third but we looked very positive against Tiptree.”

Meanwhile, Williams said he could make more signings before the start of the new Coca-Cola League One season.

The U’s have already brought in five new players this summer.

However, if striker Kevin Lisbie seals his move to Ipswich Town, Williams has hinted he will make further moves in the transfer market.

He added: “Kevin is in negotiations with us at the moment and that might mean that we’re looking to get an extra person in.

“If the right person becomes available at the right price for us, we’ll be interested.”