Marinus Dijkhuizen believes Brentford's new striker Marco Djuricin will be a suitable replacement for Andre Gray.
The Bees swooped to sign the Austrian frontman on a season-long loan in the wake of Gray's departure to Burnley for a fee which could eventually net the club over £10million.
It also provides the club with two different strikers to choose from with Philipp Hofmann also an option up front.
Dijkhuizen told the Brentford's official website: “With Andre Gray leaving us, we needed a new striker who was similar in style. And with Marco we have found a very good replacement.
“He is used to playing at a very high level and has experience of international football. He is a good finisher but also has specific qualities that can suit us, like running in behind defenders.
“With Philipp Hofmann also available, I am very happy we have now two quality strikers of differing styles.”
Phil Giles admitted it was a move to see how Djuricin adapted to English football ahead of a potential permanent move in July 2016.
"I'm delighted that we have finally managed to bring Marco to Brentford. He is a player that the Club have known about since he played at Sturm Graz.
“Signing Marco on loan for a year gives him plenty of time to adapt to English football and show his undoubted talent.
“We look forward to seeing Marco in training and he will be available after the international break."
Liverpool youngster Sergi Canos is also expected to join Brentford on loan.
