Former West Ham midfielder Jack Collison is training with the Blues in the hope of winning a contract and Frank Nouble is available for loan or permanent move, according to this morning’s tabloids.
As per widespread reports this morning, we understand that Wales international Collison, 25, did join in training at Playford Road last week as he looks to find a new club following his Hammers exit.
Watford-born Collison played youth football with Peterborough and Cambridge before joining West Ham’s set-up.
He made his senior debut in January 2008 and went on to make 87 starts and 34 sub appearances, scoring 14 goals while at Upton Park. The 6ft tall midfielder was on loan at AFC Bournemouth and Wigan last season.
Since leaving West Ham - and writing an open letter to supporters - Collison has spent time on trial at QPR, playing in a number of their pre-season friendlies.
Collison qualifies for Wales via his grandfather and has won 17 full caps without scoring an international goal.
Meanwhile, Blues boss Mick McCarthy is reported to be ready to listen to loan or permanent offers for 22-year-old striker Nouble, following the acquisition of Derby’s Conor Sammon on a season-long loan on Friday.
Nouble, who cost £25,000 when he signed from Wolves in January 2013, was left out of the 18 at Reading yesterday with Sammon making his debut as a sub and Balint Bajner also amongst those appearing from the bench.