Chester FC target Elliott Durrell has held talks with AFC Telford United over a possible move but admits he must play at the highest level he can.
Former Wrexham attacking midfielder Durrell emerged as a target for Chester earlier this week and has been in contact with Blues boss Jon McCarthy who remains keen on the 26-year-old.
But Chester face a battle for his signature with National League North sides Telford, FC Halifax Town and Boston United all keen on the ex-Tamworth man, who netted 14 goals for the Lambs last season.
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In an interview with the Shropshire Star , Durrell, who has played for the Bucks previously under their current manager Rob Smith, said: "I’ve had a conversation with Rob.
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"It’s clear for everyone that he got the best out of me in my time at Hednesford Town If the deal is right, there’s no reason why I wouldn’t go back to Telford.
“But, at the moment, I’ve had other things on my mind so it’s been put on the back-burner."
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Shrewsbury-based Durrell, who also counts Hednesford Town among his former clubs, has recently become a father for the first time and will take stock of the situation before deciding where his future lies.
“I’ve just had a new-born baby so that’s taking up quite a lot of my time.
“But it’s a big season for me and I need to make sure I make the right decision for myself and my career moving forward.
"I have to play as high a standard as I can, but there’s nothing to say I wouldn’t sign for Telford.”
