Hartlepool United want to take Town striker or midfielder Dean McDonald on a one-month loan. The former Arsenal trainee was amongst the more impressive performers in last night's 2-0 reserve defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

McDonald joined the Blues on a one-year deal in the summer and has made three starts and five appearances as a substitute so far this season.

Town, keen for the 19-year-old to gain experience,have agreed to the move and the player is discussing the switch with his agent.

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