LINCOLN CITY 1 BURY 0 BY PHIL THORP: Graham Barrow believes the departure of top scorer David Nugent from Gigg Lane is "imminent."
Barrow revealed after the Shakers latest setback that six clubs have enquired about his 19-year-old marksman.
"Some have gone behind my back, which is disappointing, but there has been a lot of interest now," confirmed the Shakers chief.
"And some people might not like to hear it but I think it's only a matter of time before he goes.
"The lad hasn't got to the stage of talking to clubs but I think it's almost imminent before he goes."
Barrow confirmed Preston are among the clubs to enquire about the 13-goal striker who missed two great opportunities to earn Bury a deserved point at Sincil Bank.
But he dismissed recent reports suggesting the sum involved could be as high as £250,000.
It is known Chester have upped their bid to £60,000 while former Bury chief Neil Warnock at Sheffield United is thought to have offered £30,000.
Nugent played in Monday's final holiday fixture - a goal-less draw with Oxford United at Gigg Lane - but there's every chance it could be his last appearance in a Bury shirt.
And while his sale will ease the club's financial state-described by Barrow as "terrible" - it will virtually kill-off any chances of Bury scraping a play-off place.
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