Despite that though, Stockport have retained their interest post-deadline in the 25-year-old, and as per Nixon they are lining up a move in the January transfer window, which opens in three-and-a-half months time.

What is Callum Hendry’s current situation with Salford City?

lastWhen signing for Salford  summer, Hendry penned a two-year deal at the Peninsula Stadium, meaning that he has less than one year remaining on his contract.

That could mean Stockport try and land the striker in January for a fee below his regular market value, but there could be a potential injury issue.

Having suffered issues relating to his knee as a youngster, Hendry has once again suffered an injury in that area, which was picked up in Friday night’s 2-0 defeat at home against Notts County.

There is no official diagnosis for Hendry just yet, but it was noted by the BBC that it didn’t look good for the 25-year-old, and that could potentially impact any potential chase for his services at the start of 2024.

Would Callum Hendry be a good signing for Stockport County?

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If the knee injury isn’t too serious, Hendry would be a very good addition at Edgeley Park.

Now in the last year of his contract at Salford, there is every chance that Hendry will be able to be signed for an affordable fee and nothing like the £500,000 that they wanted over the summer months.

Hendry would be a big loss to Salford and he’s started the new season pretty well, and it will be a further blow to Neil Wood – who is under pressure as head coach with his side struggling – if he is on the sidelines for an extended period.

Stockport however have got plenty of attacking options, with Paddy Madden, Isaac Olaofe, Kyle Wootton, Louie Barry and Jack Stretton all at Dave Challinor’s disposal when fully fit, so you have to question how desperate County would need Hendry’s services despite his undoubted quality.