Town have put a £10 million price-tag on striker Connor Wickham’s head, according to several of this morning’s tabloids. Speculation regarding Wickham’s future has continued throughout the week after Arsenal were reported to have joined Spurs in chasing the Blues’ England U17 international.
Town have repeatedly said that they want to hold on to their prize asset, while the player himself has insisted that he is happy at Portman Road.
Elsewhere, former Blue Jamie Clapham is set to join his hometown club Lincoln City. The 34-year-old was released by Notts County at the end of last season.
Ex-Town keeper Andy Marshall is training and playing pre-season friendlies with Colchester United having been released by Coventry. However, the U’s say they have no plans to sign the one-time England U21 international, who is only covering short-term injury problems.
Meanwhile, former midfielder Sammy Moore has joined Blue Square Premier side Wimbledon after a trial.