Gillingham boss Justin Edinburgh is looking to beef up his side’s attacking options.

With the emergency loan window now open, Edinburgh is keen to make an addition.

The Gills have already got a deal lined up with Cardiff City for defender Deji Oshilaja and Edinburgh also wants to strengthen at the other end of the field.

He said: “We would like to bring one more attacking player to the football club.”

Edinburgh is in the market for an out-and-out striker or someone who can attack from deep.

“There are loads out there we could go and get,” he said.

“But it has got to strengthen and better us and that is not easy because this is a very good squad.”

Edinburgh was given the green light to freshen up his League 1 squad by Gills chairman Paul Scally on Monday.

A new face could be in place for the weekend when the Gills play host to League 1’s in-form team Barnsley.

The Yorkshire side have won their last seven games.

“If the right person becomes available then we would look to do that,” Edinburgh said.

“We are looking for that little bit of spark and x-factor to get us over the line.”

Gillingham are a little light in attack as Cody McDonald is out long-term with a broken foot.

Edinburgh also allowed front-man Ben Williamson to depart on a permanent deal for League 2 Cambridge United.

Behind the front two, the Gills have been reliant on Bradley Dack to provide goals and service, but he is a booking away from a two-game ban.