Sissoko back at Rugby Park
Stewart McConnell • Published 1 Sep 2011 09:30
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HIGHLY-rated Udinese defener Mohamoudou Sissoko has returned to Kilmarnock on a second loan spell.
The key defender, who played a big part in last season's top-six finish has signed on for the rest of the season at Rugby Park.
Northern Ireland Under-18 international Jude Winchester had impressed on trial and comes from Linfield's youth team but is seen more as a long-term prospect.
Jonathan Stynes arrives from Australian Football West Premier League outfit Joondalup.
Kilmarnock went in for 23-year-old Sissoko after losing central defender Ryan O'Leary to long-term injury.
Sissoko was one of Killie's main targets and Tim Clancy was released to Motherwell in order to free up wages.
The signing of Sissoko may pave the way for fellow centre-back Patrick Ada to leave Rugby Park in this window.
Cameroonian Ada agreed a two-year contract in the summer after being released by Crewe Alexandra.
However, a clause in the deal allowed for it to be terminated early if the arrangement did not work out and the 26-year-old does not fit into the style of play preferred by manager Kenny Shiels.
Killie have also been looking at Belgian international Mark De Man, who is a free agent.
However, a deal for De Man could be done after the transfer window closes.
Winchester is being seen as a long-term prospect and will join the Ayrshire club's youth set-up.
For more on Killie see this week's Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald.
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