The 22-year-old midfielder, who helped the UniBond side knock Gillingham out of the FA Cup first round, is spending a week training at Gigg Lane.

Casper told Bury's website: "We are having a look at him and at this moment I can't say if it will go any further."

Blakeman, who started his career at Blackburn, also attracted interest from Southport earlier this season but opted to stay with the Linnets.