Antonio Habas is known to be very particular of the players he wishes to work with and the former Atletico de Kolkata manager is keen to have Andre Bikey and Nicolas Velez to join him at FC Pune City for the 2016-17 Indian Super League (ISL) season.
Bikey was signed as an injury replacement for Miguel Garcia by NorthEast United and the Cameroonian made nine appearances for the Highlanders and even got on the scoresheet once. The former Middlesbrough defender also featured as a defensive midfielder for Cesar Farias’ outfit.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Velez who joined Croatian outfit Hadjuk on a two and a half year long contract, could also feature for the Orange and Purple brigade. The Argentinean striker scored five goals for NorthEast United last season and his runs from the left flank certainly caused a lot of trouble for defenders.
Should Pune City pull off the above mentioned deals, they shall strengthen their squad massively after having already roped in Apoula Edel and Bruno Arias.
Mumbai City FC set to sign Hungarian International Krisztian Vadocz He had an impressive last season at Perth Glory and one of the reasons of the team's revival. Also has previous ISL experience with Pune City
The experienced midfielder Stephen Pearson (33), who played 17 games for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League two years ago, has now been linked with a switch to rivals Atletico de Kolkata.
This is probably the official confirmation from Motherwell , that was supposed to be released on the 27th. Would be a decent signing for ATK. Has played close to 40 matches for Scottish premiership side Motherwell after his ISL stint , scoring 10 goals as well.
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He had an impressive last season at Perth Glory and one of the reasons of the team's revival. Also has previous ISL experience with Pune City
This would probably set up Mumbai City with the best foreign group so far (at least 3) compared to Atletico de Kolkata and NorthEast United.
http://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/sport/local-sport/mcghee-disappointed-as-stephen-pearson-heads-for-indian-superleague-1-4164059