CHRIS Waddle has made a new striker his number one target.

But after four new signings at Turf Moor in the space of a week - and an outlay of £425,000 - he says he's in no rush to nip into the transfer market again just yet.

"If we are a bit weak department-wise, it's with the strike force," said Waddle.

"The arrival of Chris Woods has strengthened our goalkeeping department.

"Michael Williams and Steve Blatherwick will reinforce the defence and Mark Ford adds extra bite in midfield.

"Up front is what I'm looking to next.

"I'm flexible in that there are players who can play in certain positions and rotate around a bit.

"So there is nothing imminent but I'm always on the lookout.

"And if the right player became available, I would try to bring him here.

"I think I've demonstrated with the quality of the captures we've made this week that we have big intentions at Burnley Football Club.

"Any striker I bring in would not only have to be capable of scoring goals in Division Two but of maintaining his strikerate in Division One as well."

Amid all the excitement of this week, Waddle's own potential as a player has almost been lost although he is noted more so as a goal maker than a goalscorer.

As a former England international, who remains accomplished enough to have graced the Premiership last season, Waddle has much to offer Burnley on the field of play himself.

His presence and vision will definitely be an asset through the season.

Though his spending spree seems to be over for now, the spate of new arrivals has raised speculation that Waddle may off-load several players just as quickly.

He has not ruled this out but says that, at this time, he has no plans to do so.

"Maybe in the future there will be outgoings," he said.

"But at the moment I'm happy with the players I've got.

"I have a competitive squad and within it there is healthy competition for places.

"I will seek to maintain that."

Burnley were in action today for the first time under Waddle's leadership against Smirnoff Irish League side Crusaders.

Not only will his selections be of interest but the formations he decides to use as well.

"These games give us the chance to try out different things and also, importantly, to get the players match fit," added Waddle.

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