Bradford Sign Imps' Target

20th June 2009

Lincoln City FC manager Peter Jackson is set for disappointment as he misses out one of his targets.

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Lincoln City were hoping to sign Gareth Evans from Macclesfield Town.

The 21-year-old striker was out of contract at Macclesfield so has become a free agent. However, because he is under 24 years of age, Macclesfield are entitled to compensation for the player.

Lincoln attempted to reach an agreement with Macclesfield by offering a performance related compensation package. Macclesfield though rejected this deal, as they wanted a lump sum upfront.

Despite this, Evans could still have joined Lincoln as a Football League tribunal could have set a fee.

Instead though, Evans has agreed a two-year deal at divisional rivals Bradford City.

Speaking of the deal, Bradford City manager Stuart McCall said: Gareth is a really good signing with a lot of promise and I’m delighted the club have come to an agreement with Macclesfield. I know he had a choice of clubs to go to but once he’d come down to the ground that virtually made his mind up."

Neither Bradford City nor Macclesfield have disclosed the fee for Evans.

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