Midfielder Kelvin Etuhu has triggered a clause in his contract that will see him stay with Carlisle United until the end of next season.

Etuhu, 30, who joined the Blues from Bury on a two-year contract in the summer of 2017, is now contracted to the Brunton Park outfit until the end of the 2019/20 campaign.

"I really, really enjoy it here, so it was good news when I found out I’d triggered an extra year on my contract," he said.

"It’s a good family club and I’ve settled in well. The lads are brilliant and I’ve enjoyed my time here so far, especially this season.

"I’m happy to be here for another year. To be honest, I just get on with my football, so I wasn’t really thinking about contracts and things like that yet."

He added on United's website: "At the start of this season, my aim was just to play as many games as I could, because I kept breaking down last season which was frustrating.

"I just wanted to stay fit, and I didn’t even remember I had the trigger in my contract.

"It was really late on when I got reminded about it, and now I’ve hit it. Playing football is the main thing."

Carlisle host Cheltenham tomorrow when manager Steven Pressley will take charge of his first game, having been named as John Sheridan's successor on Wednesday.

United failed to make any new signings today, with director of football David Holdsworth saying the Blues had been close to bringing in a player but were unable to complete a deal before the 12pm cut-off in order to be registered for tomorrow's game.

He said United still hoped to sign the player next week.

Carlisle are short of attacking options with Hallam Hope and Connor Simpson their only recognised senior frontmen.