Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale wants to add three new players to his first team ranks for next season.

So far, Tisdale has conducted just the one piece of transfer business this summer by recruiting Polish goalkeeper Artur Krysiak, following his release from Birmingham City.

Now, though, he is turning his attention to landing three more players who he feels will have "a real impact" on his first team.

"I think we are looking at probably three more signings, but I don't think that will happen quickly," he said. "The type of players we are looking at are ones who can make a real impact in our team.

"We have got really stiff competition to sign them and I think it will take a while to establish those signings.

"Other clubs are looking at those players as well, and we will have to wait and see what happens."

A striker is sure to be high on Tisdale's wish-list, and it is believed the City boss is also chasing a winger and defender. Goals were certainly City's weakness last season, with only 48 scored in 46 League games. Only 18 were scored away from St James' Park, but City were certainly tighter at the back, conceding 60 goals.

Tisdale released Alex Russell, Neil Saunders, Lewis Tasker, James Berry, Manny Panther, Joe Burnell, Matt Armstrong-Ford, Craig McAllister and Barry Corr at the end of this season. And, with only three more players expected to arrive, the City boss has signalled his intentions to trim his squad.

Meanwhile, the Grecians have confirmed they will travel to Clevedon Town for a pre-season friendly on Thursday, July 15 (7.45pm).

Clevedon are managed by former Exeter trialist Micky Bell, who recently took charge at the Hand Stadium following their relegation to the Zamaretto Southern League Division One South & West.

The former Northampton Town, Wycombe Wanderers and Bristol City full-back linked up with City at the beginning of the 2007-08 Blue Square Premier promotion season but, after an extensive trial, Tisdale decided not to offer him terms.

Pre-season friendlies: Clevedon Town (A), Thursday, July 15 (7.30pm), Bath City (A), July 20 (7.45pm), Weston-super-Mare (July 21), Crystal Palace (at Ladysmead, Tiverton, July 23, 6.30pm), Bristol City (H), July 26, (7.45pm), AFC Wimbledon (H), July 31 (3pm).