SHAKERS boss Graham Barrow fears that he could lose defender Paul Scott if the Shakers cannot sort out a contract for him quickly.

Scott is currently at Bury on a non-contract basis, having been released by Huddersfield Town following their promotion last summer.

The centre-back, aged 24, has impressed with some wholehearted displays since making his debut against Chester 11 days ago.

"We have a week to sort something out and I have explained the situation to Paul," said Barrow.

"I'd really like to do a deal with him as I think he could do a job for us in midfield too.

"We'll have to move quickly because another club will snap him up if we don't.

"I'm hoping we'll be able to sort something out."