Rooks' new signing can be a big hit

Former West Ham and Bournemouth striker Amos Foyewa joined the Rooks on a one-year contract yesterday.

His signing ended a long wait for King, who first made a move for the 23-year-old when he was released by Conference side Woking in early May.

Foyewa did not make a first team appearance for West Ham but played nine times during a two-year spell with the Cherries before bagging 24 goals in two seasons with Woking.

King said: "He is a player I have been chasing all summer. He has been my No. 1 target.

"I think he is a very exciting player and the fans will love him. His pace is unbelievable and he will be a nightmare for defenders in this league.

"A lot of clubs wanted to sign him but I sold him the club and he believes in what we are trying to achieve here."

Foyewa can play as either a central striker or on the right and becomes the Rooks seventh summer signing following the captures of Mo Harkin, Sean Hankin, Dean Hooper, Jean-Michel Sigere, Paul Wilkerson and Leon Legge.

The Lewes boss has two more signings in the pipeline as he prepares for a promotion bid from Conference south.

King has also confirmed he is in talks with defender Joe Vines about staying. Vines, nephew of Crawley boss Francis, was not among the original list of nine players offered new deals by Lewes.

Of those nine, the majority have completed the formalties of signing, including the likes of Max Hustwick, Kirk Watts and Paul Kennett.

The latest signing will certainly appease a section of supporters disappointed by the departures of a number of last season's squad.

Winger Peter Adeniyi was the latest to leave, joining Beckenham Town earlier in the week.

King said: "I have said all along it is about bringing in the next level of player and that is what I think I have done with the players I have signed."

The Rooks begin pre-season training next Saturday ahead of their first friendly away to FA Vase finalists Sudbury Town on Saturday July 16. The following day the Rooks entertain Albion.