If he wants to get into steroids then he is going to have to face needles. It really isn't that bad.
Winny and clen are good orals for cutting; however the equivalent dosage that you have to take with Winstrol (winny) orals is hard on the liver.
Cutting is greatly dependent on diet and cardo, if he is uncomfortable with steroids tell him to just focus on those two things for a few months, it is amazing how diet and cardo can impact your goals.