Saints are expected to extend Richard Chaplow’s loan spell.

The central midfielder’s one month switch from Preston comes to an end after Tuesday night’s game with Dagenham and Redbridge at St Mary’s.

But after the victory at Notts County, in which Chaplow appeared as a second half sub, Nigel Adkins confirmed he has already spoken to Preston boss Darren Ferguson about keeping the midfielder for longer and a deal appears close.

Adkins said: “We’re looking to keep him.

“I’ve had conversations with Darren but until the paper work is done nothing’s done.

“The objective is that all parties are happy he’s going to stay with us.”