Nicky Law hopes to bring in at least one new face before City's next league game at Walsall.

The Bantams have a free week after the home clash with Coventry scheduled for Saturday was called off because of international call-ups.

But the coaching staff will use the extra time to scour the country for more loan players to bolster the squad before the trip to the Bescot Stadium on September 14.

Law, Ian Banks and chief scout Steve Daniels took in reserve matches yesterday and planned to watch more today.

Law, whose chief target is a left-sided midfielder, said: "We've got our eye on certain people but need to have another look at them.

"I aim to definitely get one in before the Walsall game and hopefully we can fill another two spots as well.

"For the lads as much as anything we need a few more loan players in to bolster the squad. Everyone needs to be looking over their shoulder to keep performing and we're not blessed with that competition for places at the minute."

The controversial changes to the transfer system do not currently affect Nationwide League clubs, which means City can still borrow players from the Premiership although not from abroad or Scotland.

Tom Kearney saw club surgeon Steve Bollen yesterday although it will be later in the week before the extent of his cruciate injury will be known. The midfielder is likely to undergo major knee surgery which will rule him out for the season.

Goalkeeper Gary Walsh has had further tests on his injured knee and could also face a lengthy lay-off.