Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that former Middlesbrough, Hull, Coventry and Aston Villa midfielder George Boateng was training with the Blues last week, as first revealed by TWTD. He says he has spoken to the 35-year-old’s agent about a possible deal but has another defensive midfield target with whom he has also held talks.

Jewell, who is keen to add a holding midfielder to his squad, said: “George wasn’t on trial with us, he was just training with us for a couple of days. I think he’s going to speak to Notts Forest, which just shows that we’re all looking at the same type of players.

“I don’t know [whether anything will happen with him]. I spoke to his agent on Monday and we are speaking to another midfield player as well. We want to have as many options as possible.”

One of this morning’s tabloids claims Town, Burnley and Derby have all targeted Nottingham Forest’s defensive midfielder Guy Moussi but that the Frenchman has decided to sign a new three-year deal at the City Ground.

Moussi, 26, could well have been the other player that Jewell was referring to, while Forest’s interest in Boateng could cool if Moussi has indeed committed his future to the club.

The Blues boss says there is nothing new on the Jason Scotland situation with Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers ruling out a move for the Trinidadian yesterday.

Jewell in any case confirmed reports yesterday indicating that Scotland had impressed him in recent weeks: “Jason Scotland has been working exceptionally hard in pre-season and has done well, both in training and in the games. We’re not looking to sell, we’re looking to bring in.”

Overall, the Town boss, who met with owner and chairman Marcus Evans at yesterday’s match, was happy with the week’s training camp in Mierlo around eight miles outside Eindhoven: “It’s a terrific place, I’ve been here four times now. The facilities are good, it’s in the middle of nowhere and the training facilities are part of the hotel.

“We’ve won two games and we’ve got a lot of fitness out of it, and that’s what pre-season basically is. The first game of the season will tell you how your pre-season has gone.”

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churchmans added 05:08 - Jul 16 sonia blue...?? Phuk the 3year plan we want prem as soon as! Which is why pj is making so many signings who are experienced! & when we get there he will sign another load of players to keep us in there! As for hymam who is really good you cant compare him to bullard or boatang! Besides whats wrong with a bit of competion? Or are you scared he wont get a look in? Churchmans the speaker of truth and facts. Told you didnt it! Now go get your shine box and consider yourself put right by mr churchmans(tela of how it is woowee)

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HolbrookBlue added 07:29 - Jul 16 Churchmans - any chance you could write in English?
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Tractamatt added 07:35 - Jul 16 A lot of people saying they dont want him but not really putting forwards any other names.Also why has it gone quiet on Koumas i thought at one point it was looking like a done deal.
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johnhazelbum added 08:59 - Jul 16 It's all second hand guff.
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churchmans added 12:48 - Jul 16 HOLBROOK BLUE You dumbarse what would you like me to translate in english for ya (sorry for you) that you dont understand! is it woooooooooo weeeeeeeee that you dont know what it means or are just being a dik like i am being to you right now!
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johnhazelbum added 13:10 - Jul 16 the manly way to say "aww" so that way Eddie can say aww without sounding gay. Julie: "Ilove you Eddie" Eddie: "WooWee"
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