Minichiello to ESL ?

Salford City Reds today revealed Australian superstar Anthony Minichiello has been added to their most wanted list for the 2006 season.

Reds bosses will soon meet with their stadium development partners to discuss a possible swoop for Minichiello - a world-class star who was a hero in Australia's victorious Tri-Nations tournament squad.

Minichiello is one of four top overseas players being targeted by the Reds - the others are Aussies Craig Gower and Clinton Schifcofske, along with Kiwi ace Paul Rauhihi.

Reds fans can expect developments early in the New Year.

Football director Steve Simms said: "That is when we are expecting to hear from players' agents as to just what is happening.

"If, for instance, a player wants to play Super League or if he's joining another club in Australia - when this happens and we know the score, we can then make a firm offer to these targets.

"Until then, all we can do is wait and see what happens."