Norwich City could be set to swoop for former Carlisle midfielder Chris Lumsdon - and nick him from under the nose of Darlington. The 29-year-old is a free agent after being released by the Cumbrian side and was all set to sign for the Quakers.

Norwich City could be set to swoop for former Carlisle midfielder Chris Lumsdon - and nick him from under the nose of Darlington.

The 29-year-old is a free agent after being released by the Cumbrian side and was all set to sign for the Quakers.

However, the club's administration has reportedly held up contracts being put on the table for some of manager Colin Todd's targets.

Former Sunderland and Barnsley man Lumsdon played in Darlington's 7-2 pre-season home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday, where he was said to be watched by scouts from City, their League One rivals Swindon, as well as Notts County.