DARLINGTON are expected to make a renewed offer for Boston United striker Julian Joachim after having a bid turned down earlier this week.

Quakers remain keen to land the forward, who turns 32 next month, and are expected to table an improved bid before the two sides meet at York Street on Saturday.

And Pilgrims' boss Steve Evans has admitted the club would find it hard to turn down an increased offer for the former Aston Villa and Leicester City striker.

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