After loans for Wolves striker Sam Vokes and Sunderland's David Healy were ruled out, City have moved their focus elsewhere.
"The striker wants to come but we keep saying we are close so it is very frustrating," said Chris Coleman, playing his cards close to his chest, to the CT.
Wages appear to be the stumbling block and will make the player joining the club before Saturday's trip to Sheffield Wednesday unlikely.
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