SALFORD City Reds will adopt a "buy British" campaign for next season.

Reds will be concentrating their efforts on signing proven quality Super League players rather than investing heavily in overseas talent.

Steve Simms, the Salford Football Director today revealed the decision to concentrate on recruiting from within the domestic game.

Reds do have an overseas vacancy with Craig Stapleton returning home to Australia - but the priority is to bring in new players from rival clubs in the UK.

Simms told MEN Sport: "We have already identified a number of targets and we will be active, but we are mainly looking to recruit home grown players.

"It's fair to say there isn't much available talent in Australia right now. Four of our overseas players are already on contract for next season and they've all done very well for us.

"Bringing in overseas players involved a lot of additional expense in terms of finding houses for them.

"In the main, we feel it's best this time to target players who are already over here. We are looking at Super League and a number of clubs have already taken quality players from within the Championship.

"What we're doing is more feasible and we know where we need the strength. We are totally committed to building for next season and to continue progressing."

Reds are on the look out for a prop and also need half-back cover if Richard Myler becomes a target for Challenge Cup winners Warrington.

England scrum-half

The England scrum-half is in contention to be in the Salford squad at Bradford this Sunday.

He was laid low by an illness last week and had an Achilles problem ahead of Reds last game prior to the break for the Challenge Cup Final weekend.

Simms has, however, ruled out any moves for Hull's Tommy Lee, who has been linked with Salford in the past.

Simms is expecting a tough game at Bradford.

He adds: "The Bulls are always up for it at home, but we will go there and give it our best shot.

"We want to finish the season on a high and have been playing well."

Salford stage their Player of the Season presentation night at The Willows on Friday.

Stefan Ratchford, Luke Swayne and Luke Adamson are among the front-runners for the top award.

"These three have all played extremely well," said Simms. "They've been consistent, they've stood out and it could be a close thing."

Meanwhile, Rob Parker is hoping to be given the all-clear to make his comeback from injury in the Reds' remaining two games.

Parker had been in fine form before sustaining a fractured skull at Wigan earlier this summer.

Parker has been training well and is keen to return.

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