Ebbsfleet midfielder Danny Slatter will be keen to impress during pre-season after spending eight months sitting on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury early last season.

After a week’s rehabilitation at Lilleshall last month, the 27-year-old has been passed fit by Fleet physio Paul Wilson.

Slatter and Gary MacDonald will both be with the club on non-contract terms.

Ebbsfleet boss Liam Daish explained: “Danny is progressing well. I’m sure he wants to make up for lost time.

“They will both be with us on non-contract terms, so we can assess them.”

The former Republic of Ireland international confirmed two players will be coming in on trial and they are close to agreeing a deal with an unnamed striker.

Fleet are also set to embark on a pre-season tour of the West Country with games against Torpoint and Bodmin Town yet to be confirmed.

Daish said: “We haven’t been away for a long time. Most clubs go away for a break. It’s a different environment and will be a nice trip.”