Kanoute may sign today

Samba Kanoute may agree a deal to sign for Hereford United today. The young French defender has had talks about a contract with manager Simon Davey and was in the photo-shoot at the Open Day last Saturday.

Meanwhile no more news about any possible deal to bring Lionel Ainsworth back to Edgar Street has emerged over the weekend.

Chairman David Keyte said on Saturday that the chances 'may be 50/50'. Even if a deal is agreed between Huddersfield and Hereford, Ainsworth would have the final say. No doubt he would have to take a pay cut but the prospect of regular football may persuade him to consider a move.

Manager Davey would, no doubt, like to know about Ainsworth one way or the other as soon as possible. The squad is still short of wingers if a 4-4-2 system is to be used.

With the last but one friendly next Wednesday, Davey is expected to want to test his 'first team' against higher graded opposition. Neath next Saturday, even with Lee Trundle, aren't expected to be quite the same challenge as Plymouth.

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