Darlington chairman George Reynolds has admitted that he is in talks with former England star Paul Gascoigne.
Reynolds was speaking after Darlington's 4-0 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers on Saturday and has finailly decided that he needs to sign some big name strikers to help fill his new Reynolds Arena stadium.
The former Tottenham ace's representatives, Grass Roots management, are furious that Reynolds has made his interest public, but admit they have held talks with Reynolds.
A spokesman said:
"Paul is talking to a few clubs in England and the United Arab Emirates.
"The situation is that we have spoken to George Reynolds and we had been promised it would not be made public.
"Our question is: 'Does he want the player, or does he want the publicity?'"
Reynolds though retorted: "There is nothing definite yet, but yes we are talking.
"We are trying to do it, and it would be a wonderful signing for Darlington.
"I like him, I think he's fit and he would do us a good job.
"He would also help us to fill the stadium, which we've got to do.
"I want to be able to pull the deal off before I say too much, because this is no publicity stunt."
Gazza said: "I'll be back in prime form soon. Even for my age I don't think my legs are that old."
