Liam Daish has confirmed Ebbsfleet have made a bid for Cambridge City duo Michael Gash and Josh Simpson.

Striker Gash has been on trial with the Fleet and scored twice in their emphatic 9-0 pre-season friendly win at Torpoint Athletic last Thursday.

The Fleet boss has also moved to bring in midfielder Simpson, who has attracted interest from Cambridge United.

Daish faces major competition in his efforts to bring Gash to Stonebridge Road after City accepted an offer from Blue Square Premier new-boys Kettering on Tuesday.

Gash, who scored 23 goals in Blue Square South last season, has also had trials with Weymouth and Oxford.

Daish explained: “We have put in an offer for both players and we’re waiting to hear whether it has been accepted.

“We have been watching him (Simpson). He is a good attacking midfielder.

"He (Gash) enjoyed his time with the lads.

"You can see he has come from part-time football as he needs more fitness. We can turn that around.

"He has got potential. There is a big gap between Blue Square South and Premier but he is the right age and the right type of player for us."