Diallo previously worked with Martin Allen at the Dons in 2006

Cheltenham Town are set to sign on-loan defender Drissa Diallo from MK Dons on a permanent 18-month deal in January.

The 35-year-old joined the Robins on loan from the Dons in September and he has made seven appearances since.

Robins manager Martin Allen announced the impending deal for the centre-back at a fans' forum on Thursday.

He also confirmed his interest in signing loanees Steve Brooker, a striker from Bristol City, and Leicester's James Wesolowski.

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