Lowry's three-month loan deal with Argyle is set to expire after this Saturday's home match with Coventry City.

Plymouth had previously admitted they were keen to extend Lowry's deal at Home Park but a recent change of manager appeared to have complicated the matter.

But new Pilgrims boss Mariner revealed about Lowry and Manchester United's on-loan defender David Gray: "I would like to bring them back.

"They're tremendous boys and we'll take it forward as quickly as possible."

Lowry, who joined Plymouth in mid-September, has impressed at Home Park making 13 appearances and has recently been included in a few Socceroos squads.