Controversial French star George Santos has agreed to a short term contract at Grimsby Town and could make his debut against Brighton on Saturday.

The former Sheffield United player has been training with the club but has not played a match since a pre-season friendly for Kilmarnock.

Striker Steve Kabba and centre-back Steve Chettle are both sidelined with back injuries while their are doubts about four other players.

Manager Paul Groves told the Grimsby Telegraph: "George is a good addition to the squad. He is a versatile player and gives us a bit more power in the team."

Santos was red-carded for a two-footed lunge on West Brom's Andy Johnson against Sheffield United that sparked an 16-man brawl at Bramall Lane last March.

The game was eventually abandoned with the Blades down to six men after Patrick Suffo and Simon Tracey also saw red and two players limped off.