Town are again being linked with Sheffield United striker Ched Evans. The Blues have been mentioned in connection with the 22-year-old Wales international on a number of occasions since May.

Boss Paul Jewell is reported to be looking to land the 6ft tall frontman for £1 million from the newly-relegated Blades. Evans was previously chased by former manager Roy Keane prior to his £3 million July 2009 move to the Blades from Manchester City.

As a schoolboy, Evans was with Chester City but moved on to the Citizens in 2002 when the Deva Stadium club's youth set-up closed.

The St Asaph-born striker made his senior debut for Manchester City in September 2007 in a Carling Cup tie against Norwich City, who he joined on loan in the following November with his opportunities at Eastlands having been limited to five starts and 15 sub appearances, which yielded one goal.

In six months at Carrow Road, the Welshman made 20 starts and eight games from the bench, scoring 10 goals, one of those against the Blues in a 2-1 Town win at Portman Road.

For Wales, he has won 13 caps at full level, scoring two goals, having netted nine in nine for the U21s and one in four for the U19s.

Evans, who has one year remaining on his £15,000-a-week Blades contract, had a difficult first season at Bramall Lane, scoring only four games in 23 starts and 13 matches as a substitute.

Despite Sheffield United’s poor 2010/11, Evans enjoyed a better campaign, scoring nine times in 27 starts and eight sub appearances. Even so, he is likely to be available for a fee significantly lower than the one the Blades paid for him. Tony Mowbray and Middlesbrough and Norwich were also linked earlier in the summer.

Town boss Paul Jewell recently lodged a bid for a striker and as of Thursday was still waiting to hear back from the player's club. An offer for a winger has been turned down with rumours in Cardiff this evening linking Peter Whittingham with Town.

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brandonblue added 19:20 - Jul 18 lets stop messing and buy him
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marcus139 added 19:55 - Jul 18 I think phil has been kidnapped.......makes you realise how much you miss his work when no regular updates.
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alfromcol added 19:56 - Jul 18 Agreed suffolkpunchdrunk come on Phil give us a new story, we haven't been linked with any one for at least 48 hours!!!!!
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Tractamatt added 20:19 - Jul 18 Got home from work and turned on the computer and it's the same headline as 48 hours ago. Now this aint down to phil this is no dought down to there being no news released by the powers that be at portman road.I hope this means a double or triple reveal say, whittingham,evans and bullard ,this is just a suggestion as i know bullard is only coming back to portman road with an away team.Just be patient the news will come and I have a feeling it will be good.

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churchmans added 20:26 - Jul 18 boring cant wait for some juicy FACTS
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marcus139 added 20:33 - Jul 18 I think phil been told to keep quiet in lieu of some amazing signings.....also this site so much better than those of our rivals, i am sure they look....
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Tractamatt added 20:34 - Jul 18 Do you think that anyone at portman road looks at this website,Also ther where 1 or 2 people knocking twtd over the weekend this might have given someone the hump.surely there has to be some news tomorrow.
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marcus139 added 20:40 - Jul 18 I think anyone who knocks this site are idiots. I even enjoy the likes of garv and the guy with the toilet in his avatar moaning...however, if we signed a whittingham or a sharp would enjoy that even more!
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WarkyWonderLand added 20:46 - Jul 18 Some of the best transfers have been those which are kept quiet, if that is the case then I don't blame PJ. Otherwise others may muscle in. Got to say that at least we have some players in our side who people won't want to play against thats for sure. As for those who have posted where we will finish, we are not good enough etc before a ball is even kicked are mad. Quietly confident that we will pushing the others this year as we have actually got some goal scorers and strength in the middle. As for the ages, average age of 25 which we did have won't get promotion. In Jewell we trust and fingers crossed for an announcement.

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suffolkpunchdrunk added 20:52 - Jul 18 brandonblue - just caught your post out of the corner of my eye and thought I saw your post say 'lets stop him and buy messi' - now there's ambition I thought. Must stop drinking that counterfeit vodka! Anyone know a good joke?
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 21:03 - Jul 18 ME & PJ should read this site to pick up some top tips from us all! If you do read this ME & PJ please look at Jonathan Spector, 25 years old, experienced premiership player, can play across the back and in midfield and he is available on a free and no I am not his agent.
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40yearsablue added 21:21 - Jul 18 Would be a very positive signing, but what toppings does he like on his pizza?
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 21:24 - Jul 18 Budgie & mustard!
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Suffolk_n_Good added 21:52 - Jul 18 COME ON PHIL!! give us some news!!!! I need my fix!!!!
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opinionman added 22:15 - Jul 18 A target man is they key for us to feed chops but even if he only gets 10 goals a season he can play the Scowcroft or Naylor role for us. Never were prolific but important team members in their time and contributed what they required
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cheeser added 22:15 - Jul 18 at the moment our centre-half pairing are Delaney and Smith. is that going to be good enough? also i havent seen CARSON play yet - is he more of a winger or attacking mdfielder? kind of Mark Brennan -esque?
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marcus139 added 22:50 - Jul 18 Blimey cheeser. Mark brennan, a name from past. There was a potential vgud player, but he didnt fulfill potential.
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DashluvsITFC added 22:57 - Jul 18 Mark Brennan..a good player for the town in the past!!!!! I think Ched Evans maybe a good signing, if these rumours turn out to be true and we do sign him..fresh start at the town..point to prove...Jewell will want to see the hunger and commitment from him i'm sure..but the age he is, he surely would be a worthwhile punt...would certainly make the competition for striker options interesting with chops, the duke, tamas and scotland...time will tell tho with all these rumours....COYB!!!!!!!!!!

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GTRKing added 23:00 - Jul 18 Oi Oi Mark brenna on neighbours & Pj was in holland so more activity soon please. He will do well.
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marcus139 added 23:09 - Jul 18 However cheeser, i just noted that was your first post. And about mark brennan, a top late eighties player! We need you on this forum!
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marcus139 added 23:12 - Jul 18 Unless you are you know who in disguise.......woppit has been quiet lately.......
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cheeser added 23:31 - Jul 18 i am cheeser and no one else. i rememer getting into the town when we were on the slide inthe 80's, i loved the strange names of the players such as irving gernon, steggles and zondervan - and who could forget the magificently titled nigel gleghorn ! or was it cleghorn?
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Dissboyitfc added 23:35 - Jul 18 feels like ground hog day
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marcus139 added 23:45 - Jul 18 I met all of them when i was playing in local leagues, cups etc! Trevor putney my fave, top fella.
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Tractorog added 00:24 - Jul 19 Whittingham would be a great signing...
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