The Lincoln City Rivals site is reporting that Paul Merson is taking an interest in former Lincoln defender Peter Folkes.

The Birmingham born 6 footer was, according to the report, due to spend a month with the Saddlers, but instead has gone to Tamworth, on Merson’s recommendation, so he can have a look at him at the same time.

The former Bradford City trainee was heralded as the next big thing when he went to Lincoln, despite having made no first team appearances for the Yorkshiremen. He was released by Lincoln 18 months later, having made 2 substitute appearances and one full appearance in the LDV Trophy.

He made his debut for Tamworth at the weekend and scored in their 3 - 1 win.