Former Cardiff City keeper Tom Heaton could join the Blues in time for next week’s two-game tour of Holland, according to a report in Wales. Heaton is a free agent having left the Bluebirds after turning down new terms at the end of last season and having had a contract offer cancelled after last week’s change of ownership and management at Watford.

The 26-year-old told Walesonline.co.uk that he is again looking for a club in the wake of the collapse of his move to Vicarage Road: “I had signed my part of the Watford contract, but now I am back looking for a club.

“A few weeks ago several clubs were interested and now my agent has been working to see what is available. It’s frustrating, but hopefully everything will look a lot clearer after the next 24 hours.”

Despite reports to the contrary, Town had not previously made an approach for the 6ft 3in tall keeper, who joined Manchester United as a schoolboy from Wrexham.

While at Old Trafford he spent time on loan at Swindon, Royal Antwerp, Cardiff, QPR, Rochdale and Wycombe Wanderers, the Chester-born glovesman eventually joining the Bluebirds on a permanent basis in June 2010 after his release by the Red Devils.

Prior to his near-switch to Watford, Heaton, who was capped three times by England at U21 level, had also been linked with Bristol City and Burnley.

Town, whose only current senior keeper is another ex-Cardiff man, Arran Lee-Barrett, travel to Holland for a training camp near Eindhoven on Monday and face Helmond Sport on Tuesday (KO 7pm local time) and Den Bosch on Thursday (KO 7pm local time).

Photo: Action Images

Photo: Action Images

ScottCandage added 01:14 - Jul 12 Yes please!
0

Guthrum added 01:15 - Jul 12 Yes please from me, too!
0

SitfcB added 01:23 - Jul 12 Yes please :)
0

Sindre94 added 01:34 - Jul 12 I just hang on and say yes please.. haha
0

Luk38644 added 01:43 - Jul 12 YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES please.
0

enlaw added 01:50 - Jul 12 Yeahh please, if this were to go through I'd really start to believe that we can be a force in this league once again! I haven't felt like this since the D.Bent, Kuqi days!
0

Sindre94 added 02:03 - Jul 12 Jay Bothroyd anyone? Following Heaton. He already knows Kennedy and CHops at the club. Hes qpr's 5. striking choice now, hes not staying there
0

WarkyWonderLand added 02:51 - Jul 12 Have always said he is keeper for us. Fingers crossed and get in. Coyb
0

ericgates added 06:16 - Jul 12 Oh yes ( in churchill the dog voice!!)
0

potter84 added 06:44 - Jul 12 id take him not sure he's gonna b a number one as he's nvr been one before but he does deserve a chance. last decent keeper we had was from cardiff.
0

Mr_Evans added 06:45 - Jul 12 As a free agent he is certainly a cheaper option but, maybe it seems PJ isn't actually interested in him. Obviously we want an experienced established #1 and in reality this guy is unproven.
0

village_blue added 07:01 - Jul 12 For goodness sake sign him up quickly. I have been saying get him in since the end of last season.If we miss out yet again how about Andy Lonergan from Leeds now that they have signed Paddy Kenny?
0

PYBlue added 07:14 - Jul 12 Could it be Rotterdam?
0

PYBlue added 07:17 - Jul 12 He also might need a little time.
0

mediamatt added 07:27 - Jul 12 Will be a happy hour when he signs
0

irishtim added 07:48 - Jul 12 On a free. Yes for certain.
0

itfcdave1979 added 07:51 - Jul 12 It all sounds good but like this whole summer someone else will become interested and he'll be off no one want to sign for us unless they have to fact
0

amydownes added 07:57 - Jul 12 Dave: Chambers signed for us, despite interest from other clubs. Fact.
0

Wickets added 07:58 - Jul 12 We like free
0

Mark added 08:00 - Jul 12 Heaton sounds a better option than Loach in that Watford wanted Heaton as Loach's replacement, and Heaton is available for free whereas Loach would incur a transfer fee. It's difficult to judge how good he is really, but I think he is well worth a look.
0

Grimsbyblue added 08:30 - Jul 12 Sounds good to me, would be very pleased if we can get him on a free. But lets keep it real as this is only a rumour that we are after him.
0

irishtim added 08:38 - Jul 12 Heaton, Loach, ALB Would be happy with those 3 on our books.
0

Brazils_Hair added 08:50 - Jul 12 Crikey this could be the best signing of the summer! My knickers are all twisted again.
0

alfromcol added 08:52 - Jul 12 These guys 'out of contract' aren't free. They and their agent share a signing on payment, which could equate to the transfer fee. Nothing in this world is free!
0

itfcdave1979 added 08:56 - Jul 12 Amy: that's one player out of how many in the last 6 months, hay I love the club but just saying why are they all choosing other clubs
0

Blogs 296 bloggers

Ipswich Town Polls