DARLINGTON'S hopes of landing a Premiership striker may have been thrown into doubt at the weekend, but manager David Hodgson hopes to resurrect a deal soon.

Hodgson was last week given assurances that a loan until Christmas would be viable. But the striker started at the weekend, casting doubts over his availability.

Hodgson will seek further discussions as he is desperate to add a prolific goalscorer to a squad who have managed three goals in open play in their last nine games.

"We have been told we can have him on loan, but I'm not sure what the situation is now after he played at the weekend," said Hodgson.

"I'll be speaking to his club again and hopefully we can push something through before the weekend."

The Quakers boss will also open talks with Michael Bridges this week after receiving permission to speak to the former Newcastle and Sunderland forward.

Guylain Ndumbu-Nsungu's impending one-match ban will hasten Hodgson's search for a striker.

The 22-year-old picked up his fifth yellow card of the season at Barnsley and will miss the Wycombe game.

There had been confusion whether or not Ndumbu-Nsungu was on five cautions, but a club spokesperson last night confirmed: "We have received notification from the FA that Guy will be suspended for one game after reaching five yellow cards."

Ndumbu-Nsungu was booked three times for removing his shirt after scoring. The former Sheffield Wednesday striker was also booked against Bury (for a foul) and for diving at Barnsley.

Carlos Logan resumed full training on his 20th birthday yesterday and the winger is likely to be involved against Wycombe. Logan has not played since October 1 after damaging his Achilles in the draw at Northampton.

Phil Stamp, Clark Keltie and Brian Close all played for Darlington reserves last night as they continue to build up their fitness.

However, despite their first team experience Quakers' second string were thumped 10-1 by Sheffield United's B team.

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