NEW Grimsby Town signing Nathan Arnold could be joined by another attacking arrival as early as today.
The 26-year-old signed a season-long loan deal with the Mariners on Saturday – as reported on our website, grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport
The Cambridge United man, who can play on either flank or up front, meets his new team-mates at training today.
And the Telegraph understands he could be joined by another 'striker' – Town's sixth summer signing.
Either way, Arnold believes he can boost the Mariners' attacking options after helping the U's to promotion and an FA Trophy triumph last campaign.
"All last season I played on the right-wing, but I started back pre-season at Cambridge playing up front and I scored a few goals early on," he told the Telegraph.
"I felt sharp and, to be honest, that's my most comfortable position.
"I prefer up top or as a third striker, but I'm not sure what Paul Hurst is thinking, so we'll see what happens.
"I started out as a striker at Mansfield, but then a change of manager saw me moved out wide.
"I had a successful season out there and have moved between up top, behind the front two or out wide ever since.
"But it's always good to have a few positions in your locker, and that's only going to benefit my career.
"Regardless of the position, my pace is one of my main attributes. I'm very direct – I like to excite, be on the front foot and be positive in my play."
After only hearing of Town's interest on Friday, Arnold is ready to hit the ground running ahead of this week's home friendlies against Doncaster Rovers and former club Mansfield Town.
He added: "Coming to Grimsby Town is a new challenge for myself and I'm relishing it.
"It's my first training session today.
"Everything has moved quickly, so I headed up yesterday and will join the rest of the boys today.
"I understand there are friendly games tomorrow and Friday, so it's straight into the action.
"I've been fortunate enough to get some game-time under my belt already this pre-season, so hopefully I'm not too short on fitness, and I can get off to a flying start."
