Peter Taylor expects his Valley Parade future to be sorted by May 1.

Both Taylor and City want a decision to be made before the season is up.

And the Bantams boss, currently contracted until the end of next month, sees no reason why a deal cannot be done in time for the final home game against Northampton a week on Saturday.

Taylor, who has won six of his 15 games at the helm, does not want any uncertainty lingering into the summer break.

If he gets the job full-time, he intends to maximise the off-season in preparing for next term.

He said: “As far as I’m concerned, personally speaking I would expect it to be done before our last home game.

“I can’t give everything away but it can’t be done now. There are a few little things that need agreeing on.

“But I honestly don’t see there being a problem and I’m really hopeful it’s all done and dusted by Northampton.

“I want to get it sorted because all of a sudden August will be here again and you can’t let this go on too far.

“I’m very pleased we’ve won six matches but there is still an awful lot of planning needed to be done before pre-season.

“And for the club’s benefit, the quicker it’s done the better. Even if I wasn’t staying, it will give them time to get on with things.”

When Taylor was appointed in February, City made it clear that they would remain open-minded over other options. A couple of potential candidates have indicated their interest if the former Hull chief does not stay on.

Joint-chairman Mark Lawn said: “We agree with Peter. We would like to get it sorted as soon as possible and we’re working towards that.”

Meanwhile, Omar Daley is expected to return at Chesterfield. The winger is back in training after recovering from a pulled hamstring.

Taylor said: “Omar trained with us on Friday and I was very tempted to put him on the bench against Barnet. But if I had, I would have been tempted to put him on and I couldn’t take the risk.

“I didn’t want to take any chances because I really want to finish the season with nearly everybody fit for the last three matches.

“He trained Saturday as well with the staff and as long as he gets a good week, I’m looking for him to be involved against Chesterfield.

“I’m still hopeful (James) Hanson might have a bit of a chance as well.”