Gary Hooper scored 11 goals in last term's loan spell for the Bulls

Hereford United manager Graham Turner has put in a bid for Southend United striker Gary Hooper, but admits he is running out of patience.

Turner confirmed to BBC Hereford and Worcester that he had made an offer for Hooper, who spent a successful period on loan with the Bulls last season.

"They had an offer," he said, "it was increased three weeks ago, and they've put him on the list to test the water.

"We have gone up but we are not going up any higher."