Striker Connor Jennings remains a likely target for Scunthorpe United manager Alan Knill in the January transfer window.

The Iron boss confirmed an enquiry had been made for the Stalybridge Celtic front man and has not ruled out further developments.

Nineteen-year-old Jennings has scored 14 goals for the Blue Square Bet North side this term, and has attracted the attention of a number of other clubs, according to chairman Rob Gorski.

"I went to see him twice," said Knill.

"It's my job to go and watch. If there's talent around it's my job to go and watch.

"As of yet nothing's happened.

"I like him, his movement was good. But, I watch a lot of players.

"We made an enquiry just to see what it would be and where it would be. As of yet, we are where we are.

"He's obviously not coming in the building on January 1, as yet.

"He's got some talent and scores a lot of goals.

"We'll have to wait and see."

Knill dismissed rumours linking Chris Dagnall with a move away, though said the return of Nicky Ajose to Peterborough could free up some more room in the budget.

The United boss stressed once again the financial constraints he is under, admitting he will most likely be relying on the addition of loan players when the window opens.

"For most clubs in this division it's loan signings, it's not permanent," said Knill.

"And as well, it's a difficult time to sign permanent players in January.

"We'll try to be careful with who we sign if we do sign anybody.

"Nicky going back frees up a bit more room, but at the same time we overstepped the budget to get Nicky.

"Unfortunately it hasn't worked out and if we can use those funds for something else then I'm sure everyone will want us to.

"We're looking at all areas; if we think it can improve the team and improve the squad, if there's a player out there then we'll try our best to get him.

"The problem is money's pretty tight.

"Finding the money for players to improve the team is difficult.

"We have to look at that first because that's always the biggest factor – can you afford it.

"If we can then we'll try our best to go and get somebody.

"There's a list of players but, can we afford them, that will decide what happens in the end.

"Money's tight all over.

"There's probably only a few clubs that can go out and spend, and they probably will.

"You just have to get on with it and try to get the best out of the players."

And despite his preference to conclude transfer business early, the manager added it rarely works out that way.

"It tends to happens in the last three days," he said.

"We'd all like it out the way as soon as possible, so come February you know exactly what squad you've got – because you may lose players right at the last minute.

"I just think it is a distraction for everybody."