WALSALL are hoping to agree a deal with Cherries to allow striker Jake Scrimshaw to remain at the club on loan.

The 20-year-old netted his first goal for the Saddlers on Saturday in their 4-3 League Two win over Port Vale.

But Scrimshaw's stay in the Midlands is currently set to end next month.

Walsall also brought Birmingham City youngster Adan George in on loan and whilst he has returned to St Andrew's, Walsall are keen to keep hold of Scrimshaw.

Asked about Scrimshaw's loan deal expiring in January, boss Darrell Clarke told the Express & Star: “It is, but we’ve got to be very thankful to Bournemouth and Birmingham – Adan George has now gone back – for giving us two players for free.

“What we’ve got to realistically understand is that we’ve made a lot of of redundancies at this football club, so obviously there’s not going to be much money for players.

“Fans have done their bit with the season ticket money, and players and staff have done their bit, so we’ll see what we can actually do in January.

“But, certainly, I won’t imagine there’ll be much movement. I’ve got one or two favours I can call in, hopefully.

“We’d like to keep Jake, certainly, as he’s done well in the squad and settled in well.

“But we’ll have to wait and see how that develops.”

Scrimshaw described his brace against Port Vale, his first goals in professional football in his 12th appearance for Walsall, as a "dream come true".

Discussing the striker, Clarke said: "You always remember your first league goals, and his work-rate and endeavour were absolutely outstanding.

“If he continues to work as hard as he does in every game, I’m sure he’ll improve and have a decent career.”