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Johnson hopes to bag deal

Wednesday 18th January 2012 15:49

Johnson: Deal on the cards

Johnson: Deal on the cards

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Striker Oli Johnson has been given a chance to impress Carlisle, where he could soon sign a permanent deal after a good trial run.

The 24-year-old had his contract with Norwich cancelled by mutual consent on January 9 after making just four starts in two years as Paul Lambert's side secured back-to-back promotions.

Cumbrians boss Greg Abbott was hoping to assess Johnson in a friendly against Doncaster on Tuesday, but the game was called off due to a frozen pitch.

Johnson - who admitted he was attracting interest from a number of clubs, including Barnsley - told the Wakefield Express: "It has gone well at Carlisle and they seem pretty happy with me.

"I am just waiting to see if they are going to offer me a deal and I am hopeful that I might find out by the end of the week.

"Barnsley had a chat with me. I think they saw me as a future prospect but I am hoping to get a chance of first-team football in the near future."