SOUTHEND United are looking into whether or not Daniel Kanu can be replaced at Roots Hall.

Kanu has returned to his parent club Charlton Athletic after his loan spell with the Shrimpers was cut short.

But Maher is still waiting to find out if Blues can bring in another forward while still under a transfer embargo.

"We’re trying to find out from the league," said Maher.

"It’s not easy to get people in first and foremost.

"We’ve got to concentrate on what’s in the building and getting the best from them then see what we can do."