I'd take any reasonable offer for Cole and bring in somebody fresh with a decent scoring record. Maybe someone like Bojan Radulović, currently at HJK. If only we had Khaled to do the negs. Then I think we need a solid experienced CB with a bit of pace about him, we may have to push the boat out a bit financially but it's essential we get it right. Add to that, we can be a little weak in midfield defensively, so a CDM / Sweeper would be a welcome addition. Owen Moxon at Carlisle might be a decent shout for a Defensive midfielder. Made L2 team of the season last year, Carlisles player of season as well. CM / CDM but also chips in with the goals as well. Will be into last 6 months of his contract there and 25 yrs old.
I don't think any player with guaranteed European football would come to play in the English third tier.
Might be European football but the shitty version that nobody cares about, doubt it would factor much as I suspect HJK can't offer much wage wise even in comparison to us. According to the internet which is always correct, he earns £620 per week there. https://salarysport.com/football/veikkausliiga/highest-paid/
Can't see any forwards coming in if Cole went.. We have forwards at the club that can't even make the bench Plus two in Scotland still on the books Neerav said the other day that our squad was too big for an L1 team.