Patulea has become a cult figure among the Lincoln fans

Lincoln City manager Peter Jackson will offer Romanian striker Adrian Patulea a new deal by the end of the year if he maintains his current form.

The 24-year-old has scored three goals in six games since receiving international clearance in September.

Jackson told BBC Radio Lincolnshire: "I told Adi that if he's still in the side and scoring goals by Christmas he'll be rewarded with a new contract.

"He's on track to get it but he has to keep scoring on a regular basis."

Patulea joined the Imps from Romanian side Petrolul Ploesti on a one-year deal after impressing on trial over the summer.