Town manager Paul Hurst says he’s no nearer to making any further loan additions to his squad or anyone moving out for a spell.

Hurst wants two more loan signings before the deadline at the end of the month, a striker and centre-half. He has a third target but won’t bring in any more than five loanees - the limit permitted in a matchday squad - with Janoi Donacien currently on loan until his permanent leave to remain is confirmed when his move from Accrington will become permanent.

“No, lots of conversations about the ones trying to come in,” Hurst said. “I think the other way around, realistically you’re waiting on phone calls or requests to come in.

“It’s similar to the transfer window. You speak to some clubs about possible targets and the player might be available but the club can’t do it at the minute as they need one in.

“You have to wait for them and look online to hopefully see some news where they’ve signed someone in that position and then we might get the green light then.”

Tristan Nydam and Barry Cotter are among those he’d like to see go out for spells to gain experience but he says he’s not circulated a list of who is available.

“No, I haven’t circulated them,” he added. “It can work in very different ways. Everyone’s got an agent and I’m sure they’re making them aware.

“But if someone picks up the phone I’ll tell them the situation with certain lads and see what happens over the next couple of weeks.”

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Northstander_Blue added 15:09 - Aug 16 We are desperate for a Defender and Striker
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Reuserscurtains added 15:23 - Aug 16 If no loans come in of up and coming prem quality or proven championship quality, I seriously fear for us this season. You can scream new era all you want but our squad isn't going to scare anyone.
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jimmyjames added 15:40 - Aug 16 need a higher class of striker.
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Len_Brennan added 16:49 - Aug 16 Ring Blackpool, tell them they can have the extra £150k for Tilt, get him in on loan until Christmas with it becoming permanent in January. One down, one to go.
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timkatieadamitfc added 21:14 - Aug 16 @lenbrennan - don't think we can afford to sign ANY more “lower league” or “ promising/ potentially” good players at the minute, we need proven championship players who can come straight in and improve team. Would have said yes if we hadn't already signed donacien/Roberts/Harrison.
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