Charlton defender Michael Morrison, linked with the Blues on Friday, is set to sign a new two-year contract with the Addicks this week, according to this morning’s Sunday People.

Haverhill-born centre-half Morrison, 26, was reportedly a target of Town, Wigan and Rotherham with his current terms up at the end of the month, but seemed an unlikely target for the Blues with the similarly experienced Christophe Berra, Tommy Smith and Luke Chambers already in the squad and youngster Tyrone Mings a further option for manager Mick McCarthy.

Meanwhile, Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone, recently claimed to be a loan target of Town, Fulham and Birmingham, is reportedly wanted by Watford on a similar basis.

Elsewhere, a number of Championship sides are keen to take young Newcastle United striker Adam Armstrong on loan, according to the Newcastle Journal.

Town are said to “have been linked with the England U19 international, although he is not understood to be on their priority list”.

Manager Alan Pardew is set to take the 17-year-old on the club’s pre-season trip to New Zealand before assessing whether to loan him out or keep him at St James’ Park.

The 5ft 8in tall frontman, who is said to be similar in style to Wayne Rooney, made four sub appearances for his hometown club last season.

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Michael11 added 11:23 - Jun 22 Never mind. Not sure we really needed him anyway. There's a lot of area's we need to improve before central defence.
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Cloddyseedbed added 12:13 - Jun 22 Good.
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Kentish_Tractor added 23:37 - Jun 22 I can imagine the conversation between Morrison and his agent. Agent: Well Michael, your contract is running out, but you'll be happy to know Charlton have offered you a new deal. Morrison: Great. Although don't suppose you could put my name out there, offer my services, maybe get me a few more quid if I can move? Agent: Sure. 1 WEEK LATER Agent: Well, I made some phone calls, and Wigan, Rotherham and Ipswich seemed to be showing some interest. Morrison: Oh. Ok. Staying it is then.

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BlueandTruesince82 added 15:57 - Jun 23 another non story, Kentish to be fair Wigan probably pay good money
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Talbs77 added 20:05 - Jun 23 Feeling a tad disillusioned. England's normal fantastic performance in a major tournament, although refreshingly low expectations this time with none of the "we're going to win" c#ap Cricket...... Totally shocking!!! Wimbledon....... Yey come on Tim (or whatever name is!!)........except tennis is boring. Was hoping to come on here for some good news, alas not but here's to next season anyway!!!! Coyb!!!!

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BigHibbs added 11:40 - Jun 24 I spoke to him recently he is a local lad and lives around the area surrounding Ipswich. he supports Ipswich too. But with ipswich towns current financial situation and the fact that they have a few good center halfs means that ipswich couldnt offer what charlton can
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