FARSLEY Celtic want to sign Town centre-back Tom Clarke on loan.

The Blue Square Premier side are keen to climb away from the relegation zone.

Bury are also believed to have shown an interest.

But the League II club have just brought in former Town man Efe Sodje from Gillingham for a month, leaving the Throstle Nest side in pole position.

With Clarke’s chances further limited by the arrival of Rob Page, Town are keen the 20-year-old gets competitive football to aid his return from a knee reconstruction.

Shane Killock, also a centre-back, was loaned to Hyde United this week.