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S****horpe United boss Nigel Adkins remains resolute in his chase for Leeds United's Jermaine Beckford.

The former Wealdstone striker impressed during his three-month loan spell and Adkins is keen to push through a permanent transfer.

Beckford bagged eight goals in 18 appearances for The Iron and the club now hope he can spearhead their attack in the Championship.

Adkins has already held talks with Beckford's agent and has been given the indication that the pacey striker wants to stay at Glanford Park.

"I have already spoken to his agent and Jermaine seems keen to come," he told the S****horpe Evening Telegraph.

Beckford's status at Leeds remain unclear and Dennis Wise is yet to decide if he is in his plans, or whether he will be sold to fund rebuilding plans.

Meanwhile, Adkins has informed Stephen Torpey, Neil MacKenzie and Ashley Allanson that their Iron deals will not be extended.