Nuneaton Borough are set to bolster their strike force by signing one of non-league football’s most prolific goalscorers.

Steve Pierce is out of contract at his current club Halesowen Town and has been talking with Boro boss Brendan Phillips about a possible move.

Pierce, who currently leads the scoring stakes in the Dr Martins Premier Division, will join on a free transfer but Boro face competition to sign him from a host of other clubs.

Manager Phillips believes he would be a great acquisition. He said:

"He’s a quality striker and at just 24 would not only be a vital asset for our return to the conference, but for years to come.

"In my mind he’s the top finisher outside of the conference and as he lives this side of Birmingham there would be no problems as regards travelling."