Gateshead: Gary Mills hopes to add Jason Walker to squad

Gateshead manager Gary Mills has confirmed former York striker Jason Walker is training with his squad and is hopeful he will join on 1 January.

The 29-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Swedish second-tier side Ostersunds FK in November.

Mills signed Walker for York in 2011 and he scored 27 goals in 73 starts.

"Jason's getting his sharpness back as he's had a few weeks off. I'd like to sign him when the transfer window opens," Mills told BBC Newcastle.

"He's a player who suits the way I like my teams to play. He scores goals, holds the ball up well and has a great leap for a small bloke."