Boulding scored 25 goals last season

Rotherham United manager Mark Robins has said he has not given up trying to sign former Grimsby, Aston Villa and Mansfield forward Michael Boulding.

The Millers face stiff competition from a number of League One clubs for Boulding, who has also trained with League Two rivals Bradford City.

"I'm still hopeful of doing something with Michael, I won't give up on that," Robins told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"I think he could help us out a lot but I think we could help him too."

Boulding has trained with the South Yorkshire club following his departure from Mansfield, who were relegated from the Football League.

However the 32-year-old has taken his time to weigh up his options with numerous clubs, including Cheltenham, in the hunt for him.

A lot could depend on how many points the Millers are deducted by the Football League for failing to gain a Company Voluntary Arrangement.

A major deduction could kill of the club's promotion hopes even before the start of the season.

Robins added: "I'm looking forward to concluding it and hopefully in the right way."