BLUES boss Steve Tilson is hoping to snap up a new striker on loan before tomorrow’s trip to Peterborough United.

With Dougie Freedman and Francis Laurent both out injured, the Shrimpers chief is keen to bolster his forward-line.

And he is in talks with a proven front-runner who is currently out a favour at a Championship club.

“It seems every striker we have at the moment keeps on getting injured, so we’re looking to bring in someone else on loan,” confirmed Tilson.

“We’ve spoken to the club in question and, if everything is feasible, then hopefully we can sort it all out before tomorrow’s game.

“Francis’ hamstring injury isn’t as bad as we thought and Dougie’s thigh is improving, but I would be very surprised if they were able to play this weekend.

“Lee Barnard has had injury troubles too and I think we just need to bring in another forward.”

The Shrimpers’ other strikers — Alex Revell (broken leg) and James Walker (hamstring) —are also currently unavailable, but Tilson is keen to maintain his side’s recent momentum.

They have won four of their last five games but are in for a real test tomorrow at London Road against their third-placed hosts.

“Darren Ferguson has done a great job there and they are having another good season,” said Tilson.

“They have the backing behind them but have some good players. The front two are very lively so we need to be wary of that and George Boyd is dangerous for them too.

“But we’re not doing too badly ourselves at the moment and we want to keep that going.

“Our results have been improving and I think we need another three wins to make us safe from relegation.

“We want to get them as quickly as we can and then we will have another look at things then.”