Gillingham will hope to have tied up on-loan West Ham striker Frank Nouble for a third month before this weekend.

Boss Andy Hessenthaler has been in talks with the 20-year-old, pictured, who has netted four goals in 10 appearances since moving to Priestfield in mid-September.

Hessenthaler is also keen on a permanent deal for Bristol Rovers loanee Jo Kuffour. Both have made a big impact in League 2 since joining the Gills.

Nouble’s deal – which expires after Saturday's game at Aldershot – can only be extended for one further month, to a maximum 93 days, and Hessenthaler was hopeful Gills could convince the young forward to stay.

Hessenthaler said: "I think Frank is keen (to stay) but we need to double check that. If we can keep him for another month, that would be nice."

A deal for Kuffour could be more complex and Hessenthaler has left chairman Paul Scally to deal with the situation.

The striker, who hit a hat-trick in his last Gillingham outing against Northampton, is on loan until the end of December but his form may have alerted teams elsewhere.

Hessenthaler added: "The chairmen are talking on that one. We want him and he has expressed his desire to stay, which is good."

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