Carlisle United are keeping a close eye on the future of Blackpool's former Blues midfielder Brad Potts.

The 21-year-old is understood to be a target for Scunthorpe after the Tangerines' relegation.

And United have a sell-on clause in the 21-year-old's contract that could see the Brunton Park club benefit if he leaves Bloomfield Road.

Reports suggest Blackpool have rejected an initial approach from Scunthorpe for the man who made 46 appearances last season.

Potts scored six goals in his first campaign at Bloomfield Road, but could not prevent the crisis club being relegated.

Pool last week sacked their former Carlisle manager Neil McDonald.

United would not confirm the size of the sell-on clause that was inserted in Potts' two-year deal after he left Carlisle last summer.

The Carlisle United Official Supporters Club, meanwhile, say they have still not received a reply to "detailed questions" they sent to the club's owners.

A letter sent from CUOSC's solicitor requested information on the "investment" proposals that form part of Andrew Jenkins, John Nixon and Steven Pattison's plan to release £1m new shares in United's holding company.

CUOSC are adamant that a 20-day period to consider the proposals, as set out by the owners, cannot start until they receive the information they are seeking.

United's owners felt the 20-day period started when CUOSC received a letter "outlining" their plans, meaning it would end on Monday, June 6.

In their News & Star column today, CUOSC board member Nigel Davidson says: "As far as CUOSC is concerned, we cannot move forward in any way until such time as we have been given all the information required so we can provide this to the membership and from which we can make an informed decision about the potential investment proposal."

United have claimed they axed their fan representative position because they were seeking at least four applicants, and only three came forward.

That was revealed in an update from a Carlisle United Supporter Groups meeting on the club website.

It added: "The club hoped that CUSG could fill the hole left by the withdrawal of the role. The CUOSC board rep would become important in helping too.

"Suzanne stressed that the club was seeking to be more transparent, but that some things, as in any business, had to remain confidential.

"For matters pertaining to the strategic direction of the club, including investment, Holdings directors could be invited to attend future CUSG meetings."