FOREST Green are understood to be on the verge of signing striker James Marwood.
Boss Ady Pennock is a known admirer of the 24-year-old, who has just had his contract terminated by mutual consent at Scottish Premiership club St Mirren.
Pennock made a move for Marwood last summer, but the former Gateshead forward opted to move north of the border.
Englishman Marwood had signed a one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months but he failed to score in 15 appearances for St Mirren.
Marwood, who began his career with Blyth Spartans and won two caps at England C level, was signed by Tommy Craig.
However, the manager was sacked in December and Marwood becomes the third striker to leave since Gary Teale became interim player-manager.
Marwood wrote on his Twitter account: "Agreed with the club today to leave on mutual terms, got so much love for people there learnt a lot! Hope yous stay up!"
Marwood hadn’t featured since a substitute appearance in the 4-1 defeat against Celtic over a month ago and is now on the lookout for a new club.
Marwood wrote on his Twitter account: "Agreed with the club today to leave on mutual terms, got so much love for people there learnt a lot! Hope yous stay up!"
He began his career at Newcastle United and is the son of former Arsenal and England winger Brian.
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