Gazza considers Darlington

Gascoigne would be a big draw

Paul Gascoigne is considering a move to Division Three Darlington, according to the player's representatives.

Ambitious Quakers chairman George Reynolds is keen to boost the profile of his club by signing the former England international.

"Darlington are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Paul," a spokesman for Grass Roots Management told the Northern Echo newspaper.

"He has plenty of options to consider and we should know more over the next couple of weeks."

But financial considerations could prove a major obstacle to any deal.

The Football League have launched a pilot scheme this season which prevents Third Division clubs from exceeding 60% of turnover on players' wages, but Reynolds is hopeful a deal can be struck.

"It's going to be difficult with the capping," said Reynolds.

"The fans would love him here and it would do the stadium good. We're trying to negotiate and it's not finished yet. I'd love to see him here."

The 36-year-old Gascoigne has been without a club since leaving Chinese side Gansu Tianma six months ago.

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