Good question. I'm really torn on the subject. Depends what you want from your striker I guess.
I'm ruling Sharp/Maynard out.
Rodriguez - Surprised we've not been linked this window TBH. Pretty sure he was target no.1 last time round. Class player. Perhaps has the best long-term potential. Similar to Lambert though?
Hooper - I like him. Scored goals at this level, and scores for fun up north (not hard though) - But 6+ million is a hell of a lot of money...
Sordell - Young, and pacey. I probably have seen him the least. But his attributes fit the bill for what I think we lack.
Rhodes - Everyone wants him. I still think 4-5 million is a lot to spend on a league 1 striker.
Beckford - Pacey, scores goals, but not sure his attitude combined with his wages are worth it as a package.
I'll go with Hooper (just pipping J-Rod, but I'd be happy with any of them) - Can never have too much fire-power.