Town are reported to be interested in Huddersfield centre-half Peter Clarke. The 30-year-old could be surplus to requirements at the Galpharm Stadium with the Terriers having completed the signing of Cardiff's Anthony Gerrard, a player who was mentioned in connection with the Blues earlier in the summer.
Southport-born Clarke started his career with Everton, joining Blackpool, Port Vale and Coventry on loan while with the Toffeemen.
In 2004 the 6ft 2in tall centre-half returned to Blackpool initially on loan but with the switch made permanent for £150,000.
Two years later, having been the Seasiders’ skipper, he moved on to Southend - who he also captained - during their time in the Championship, then joined Huddersfield in June 2009.
Contracted until 2014, Clarke, who was capped eight times by England at U21 level, is the club captain of the West Yorkshire side. While with the Terriers Clarke has been their Player of the Year twice, 2009/10 and 2010/11, as well as being named PFA League One Fans' Player of the Year in 2010/11.
In May, he scored his spotkick as Huddersfield beat Sheffield United 8-7 in a Wembley play-off penalty shoot-out involving 22 players after a 0-0 draw to claim a place in the Championship.
Another centre-half is very much in Paul Jewell’s thoughts with Celtic’s Kelvin Wilson linked over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Brighton have been linked with long-time Blues target Steve Davies, for whom Town and Derby have been unable to agree a fee.
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