Accrington have admitted defeat in their attempts to sign Leeds goalkeeper Alan Martin and Stockport striker Matty McNeil.

Stanley had made the Leeds stopper their No.1 target since Kenny Arthur left the club, but the Whites are refusing to allow the youngster to leave - either on loan or permanently.

Accrington also targeted McNeil, but the club are unable to meet the wage demands of the tall forward, much to the frustration of boss John Coleman,

He told the Lancashire Telegraph: "I don't think that one's going to happen unfortunately.

"And Leeds won't let Martin out until they get another keeper in. We can't hang around forever."