Rotherham United target former Sheffield Wednesday winger

The 28-year-old has been without a club since his release from Norwich at the end of last season but Warne has been in contact with him regarding a possible short-term contract with the Millers.

Marshall, who had a loan spell at Hillsborough in the 2011/12 season, would not be able to come straight into the side if he does sign, but Warne reckons a player of his quality could be what they need to help them over the line in their push for League One promotion.

“He's of interest to us. I really like him,” Warne admitted. “He's been out of football for a bit of time so whoever does land him has got to do a bit of fitness work with him.“I don't think he's a signing you could bring in and put straight into the squad. It's a month's job or whatever.

“I will endeavour to get him. If you can get a fit Ben Marshall for the last 10 games of the season that could be the difference between going up or not.

“Because he hasn't been in football for a few months we might be an attractive option to him, to say the least.

“He is someone I will definitely try to get in. There have been conversations with him.”

Warne has a lot of talking to do this month and on the list of people he needs to speak to is Jerry Yates.

The striker is on loan at Swindon and is doing well, but could be pulled back by Warne.

“I will revisIt the Jerry situation,” the boss admitted. “We are trying to get a different type of striker in, but if the striker isn't better than Jerry then we would be stupid not to get him back.”

“The chat hasn't taken place yet. I am like a dark crow on his shoulder.

“I get it completely, if it is for the benefit of the club to bring him back then I will. But I am well aware that he is fully enjoying his football and scoring and having a great time.

“But for us, unfortunately for him, we pay him and we can bring him back.”