Colchester United's Greg Halford is reported to be a potential Town target should the Blues win promotion. Halford, 20, has been watched by chief Scout Colin Suggett on a number of occasions this season and is also interesting other clubs.

The 6ft 4in tall Chelmsford-born player progressed into the Colchester first team towards the end of last season and is primarily seen as a right-back. However, he has also played up front on a number of occasions and scored a hat-trick against Rushden and Diamonds in December. So far this season he has scored nine goals in 33 appearances, playing in a variety of positions.

Town would face competition from other sides for the signature of the £500,000-rated utility man, with Arsenal, Charlton and Blackburn also keeping an eye on his progress.

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