REDDITCH United manager Nicky Cross is confident of landing RC Warwick hitman Paul Eden in time for the big kick-off.

Eden, who was attracting interest from VS Rugby as well as his former club has been offered terms but has not signed yet because of a hamstring injury.

And the Reds assistant said there were two more unnamed targets in mind for the start of the season as Cross searched for cover in central defence and central midfield.

The management duo have redoubled their efforts to bring in new faces after missing out on a number of targets.

Former Halesowen Town stopper Phil Wood has been offered terms by Forest Green Rovers and looks set to join Nigel Spink's squad.

Midfielder David Bridgwater is poised to join League of Wales side Total Network Solutions and fight for a place in the Uefa Cup.

And another Halesowen Town old boy Richard Crisp has put his playing career on hold because he is still struggling with injury.

Irish Under 21 midfielder Aeonghous Martin, who scored a double against Weston St John's last week, has been in goalscoring form while on trial at Dr Martens Western rivals Halesowen Town.

And Reds full back Nigel Brown has reportedly jumped ship to Paget after their relegation to the Midland Alliance.

Alvechurch striker Michael Campbell has written to his club asking for release from his contract claiming he was not paid at Christmas.

In-form striker Campbell found the net again for United on Saturday but Alvechurch vice chairman Fred Evans said the club were discussing his contract with him.

Harvey Willets, Tommy Byrne and Scott Colcombe returned to the fray in a 2-2 draw with Studley on Saturday marred by a mass brawl after BKL's Mark Neath punched Paul Danks in retaliation for a heavy tackle.

Mark Swann was hoping to play a part against Brierley and Hagley Alliance last night and new signing Neil Cartwright could figure at home to crowd-pullers Leamington on Saturday (ko 3pm). Redditch entertain Valley tenants Feckenham on Tuesday (ko 7.30pm).