Colchester United are expected to clinch the signing of a new forward on a season-long loan within the next 24 hours.

And Uā€™s boss Tony Humes expects the deal to wrap up his summer transfer business ā€“ for the time being at least.

For the full story and all of the latest U's news, including a match report and pictures from their friendly defeat against a Fulham XI, see Monday's Daily Gazette.