Bolton Wanderers say they are continuing to hold talks with out-of-contract midfielder Darren Pratley, who has been linked with the Blues on social media in recent days.

Rumours that the 30-year-old free agent was set to join Town began circulating on Thursday with one source even erroneously claiming that the former Fulham, Brentford (loan) and Swansea man was due at the club to undergo a medical yesterday.

However, while Pratley wouldn’t be an entirely unlikely summer Town target, the current claims would appear to be purely speculative with the Bolton News reporting that a Trotters spokesman has confirmed that discussions regarding a new Wanderers contract are ongoing, although a source close to the player recently suggested that those talks had hit a stumbling block.

Meanwhile, former Town midfielder Jack Collison has joined League One Peterborough United on a one-year deal.

The Wales international, 26, signed a short-term deal with the Blues last September but was unable to make a senior appearance due to injury and moved on in January.

Collison, who was previously with Posh as a schoolboy, could face Town in pre-season with the Blues at London Road on Saturday 25th July (KO 3pm).

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StochesStotasBlewe added 09:51 - May 31 He is no better than those who have not been retained IMO. As a club, we now have to move onto the next level, the expectations amongst club & supporters will be higher now. In that case, more quality for a modest outlay has to be considered rather than the likes of Pratley.
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Akaroablue added 10:22 - May 31 My question is what is his goal scoring average? we need good consistent goal scorers as well. as has proved to be our down fall in recent seasons.
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MitchtheITFCman added 11:53 - May 31 Not exactly the attacking goal scoring midfielder we are calling out for
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Talbs77 added 14:14 - May 31 No better than what we already have, certainly not the goalscoring creative midfielder we need, let's move on.
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Razor added 10:28 - Jun 1 Have always liked this guy and he does get the odd goal. Looks like Evans is making Mick shop in Lidl again---think he deserves more after last season.
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