The Scunthorpe Telegraph report that United are still waiting on defensive duo Marcus Williams and Andy Butler, four days away from the start of pre-season,

The out-of-contract pair are still to sign the new deals offered to them, but decisions are expected within days as both player's current contracts expire this weekend - affecting them financially.

The newspaper expect the Iron to make a move for a striker to replace Burnley's Martin Paterson over the weekend.

They also report that the club are on course for season ticket sales of 2,500.