Wellington Phoenix will sign Hartlepool's Australian striker Joel Porter as well being in talks with the League One side's veteran defender Robbie Elliott whose previous clubs include Newcastle, Sunderland, Bolton and Leeds.FourFourTwo Belief Factor: 7/10 - �
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"Pignata added that the chances of securing the signature of Australian striker Joel Porter were now "50-50".
The fringe Socceroos player is currently plying his trade with English League One outfit Hartlepool and the Phoenix are keen to nab the 29-year-old as support for season one standout Shane Smeltz.
"I don't think [Porter's] season finishes till May.
"But we've had a chat with him to see what his intentions were and we'll progress it over the next few weeks," Pignata said.
"We want to tidy the squad up sooner rather than later.""