Grimsby Town forward Anthony Elding could be set for permanent switch to Preston North End

ANTHONY Elding could be set for a permanent switch to Preston North End.

The 30-year-old Mariners forward is on the verge of returning to Deepdale for a further month after his initial loan spell at the League One club came to an end this month.

And joint Grimsby Town boss Rob Scott confirmed that the latest loan deal will be a precursor to the frontman staying at the Lancashire outfit on a permanent basis.

He said: “Preston have said that they want to take him for another month with a view to possibly converting that into a permanent deal.

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“We’re hopeful that will get done soon.

“But they’re dragging their heels a little bit from their side of things.

“I think they’ve got to get clarification from higher up the chain there and they’re not rushing it.

“He’s (Elding) hopeful that he will be staying at Preston and, from everything I’m hearing, it’s only a matter of time,” he added.