CHRIS Casper has high hopes of turning Glynn Hurst's loan move from Shrewsbury Town into a permanent deal.

The 30-year-old striker, who has scored four goals in his first three starts at Gigg Lane, has indicated that he wants to leave the Shrews after they failed to guarantee him first team football.

And after his impressive start for Bury, Casper has vowed to do all he can to keep him at the club for good.

The Bury boss hinted a deal with Hurst could hinge on him freeing finances elsewhere in his squad, but stressed that talks are ongoing.

"We are trying hard to sort something out," said Casper. "Glynn wants to come here and I want him in my squad but there are still a few things to sort out.

"I may have to shift a few things around, and hopefully I should be able to do that."

After last week's hiatus, Bury get their season rolling again with a trip to League Two's bottom club Macclesfield Town on Saturday.

The Silkmen are yet to win a game this season, but having watched their narrow defeat against Shrewsbury last weekend, Casper said his side must be prepared for a tough test.

"Anyone who thinks we are going to go there and just roll them over is sadly mistaken," he said.

"They have been a bit unlucky this season, and one decision (to send off midfielder Martin Bullock) arguably cost them the game against Shrewsbury.

"Their league position is a little bit false and they have some very exciting players, so we need to be at our best."

Macclesfield lost at Shrewsbury last Friday night after losing influential midfielder Martin Bullock to a controversial second yellow card - given for diving.

They then conceded a goal just 14 seconds from full time, leaving caretaker manager Ian Brightwell heartbroken in his first full game in charge.

Bullock misses Saturday's game as a result, and Casper highlighted the decision as the perfect example of how luck seems to go against sides battling at the wrong end of the table.

"Refereeing decisions can shape your season, and it is strange how the decisions seem to rack up against you when your morale is low.

"As you go higher up the league, things suddenly seem to start falling for you - but that's football."

The Shakers should be at full strength for the trip to Moss Rose, with Chris Brass the only minor worry.

Transfer-listed striker Jake Speight also returned to training this week.