Money not an issue in Argyle's striker search - Cleverley
Tom Cleverley is the fifth permanent head coach at Plymouth Argyle in less than two years
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Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says money is not an issue as they negotiate a deal to sign a new striker.
The Pilgrims are looking to bolster their forward line after the likes of Ryan Hardie and Mustapha Bundu left the club following relegation from the Championship in May.
With Bim Pepple injured and Owen Oseni still unproven, Argyle played midfielder Caleb Watts at centre forward on Saturday in their opening-day 3-1 loss to Barnsley.
While Watts scored a goal in an impressive first outing in an unfamiliar position, Argyle accept that he is not a long-term solution to their needs.
"You need two to tango for a deal," Cleverley told BBC Sport.
"The reasons why it's not coming off are not financial.
"The clubs seem to be 99% there and then you take a backward step, but that's all part of negotiating.
"For everyone's sake, we hope it happens sooner rather than later."