BBC Sport are reporting that Anthony Elding could be moving to Carlisle.

The BBC Sports website says that ‘reports’ claim the Cumbrians have made a bid for the 26-year-old, though it doesn’t mention any evidence to back up this claim. Both clubs have so far declined to comment on the speculation.

"I won't name names and I won't comment on speculation," Carlisle manager John Ward told BBC Radio Cumbria. "But I can assure supporters that I am working very hard to try and improve this squad. I'm actively working to get new faces in to this football club." Ward is trying to bring a new striker into Brunton Park, with speculation continuing to suggest that Joe Garner is set to leave the club.

Elding has found himself out of Gary McAllister's first team plans at Elland Road after making just four appearances for the club following his move from Stockport County in January. Possibly he was unfortunate that he was signed by the previous manager just before he moved on, but his only goal was the consolation towards the end of our home defeat by Cheltenham in March.

The BBC are also suggesting that Crewe Alexandra manager Steve Holland is understood to be still keen on bringing the former Boston, Kettering and Stevenage, even though Elding refused to accept their terms during their two previous failed attempts.

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