It is rumoured that Blue Square Premier side Mansfield Town are on the verge of appointing Duncan Russell as manager on a permanent basis and are also very close to signing Coleraine striker Leon Knight.
Duncan Russell and Leon Knights agent have a close personal friendship and this should help smooth any deal for the former Chelsea, Brighton, MK Dons and Rushden hitman.
Knight scored 18 goals for Coleraine in the Irish Premier division this season and finished as the teams top scorer, he was recently linked with FA Trophy winners Darlington and fellow Blue Square Premier side York City.
The expected appointment of Duncan Russell will put to bed any doubts about his future, Russell had been in tempoary charge of the Stags for the last 6 months, since David Holdsworth left by mutual consent following a run of poor results. His contract expired after the 1-0 extra time FA Trophy defeat to Darlington on Saturday and there were doubts as to whether he would be offered an extension to his previous deal, this news appears to suggest that he will get next season at the helm.
It is thought that the Knight transfer and Duncan Russells appointment will be confirmed at a press conference scheduled for this Thursday.
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