Madine started for the Cumbrians on Saturday in their 2-2 draw against Leyton Orient and with a striker shortage at Brunton Park, Cov Kid Greg Abbott is unlikely to let Madine, who failed to win over the majority of the Sky Blues support during his nine matches plus threee reserve games on loan, leave before the English transfer window closes at 5pm today unless he has adequate cover.
City had been in talks with Carlisle about Madine but had not been able to agree a price for the 19 year old, whom Chris Coleman sees as one for the future.