Hythe are close to making their first new signing of the summer – although one of their key players is considering a move away from Reachfields.

Cannons boss Tim Dixon met with a transfer target on Tuesday night and is hopeful a deal can be agreed within the next few days.

But he’s also working hard to ensure the players who have verbally committed to stay with the club next season aren’t tempted to go elsewhere.

Dixon said: "A couple of clubs are still sniffing around players in my squad and that puts doubt in their minds. I’m waiting for a couple of answers.

"In terms of signings, I’ve got three players on the back-burner. They’re making decisions and two of them are exciting.

"I’m excited about a couple of trialists, a couple of players who have played at this standard before. They lost their way a little bit but I want to have a look at them in pre-season.

"Everyone needs a boost and certain things stop players from playing so a couple are coming in for that reason – as well as a couple of youngsters."

Read the full story in the Folkestone & Hythe Express.