Town midfielder Jaime Peters's work permit situation could see him return to Canada to join new MLS franchise side Toronto FC. Even before news that the 19-year-old might have problems securing a new UK permit, rumours in Canada had linked the winger with a move back home.

Toronto FC will become the 13th MLS club when the 2007 season kicks off in April and manager Mo Johnson is planning to build his side on young Canadian talent.

Former Scotland international Johnson, who started his latest job in North America in August, has already spent time in the UK scouting potential players and when quizzed about Peters refused to comment one way or the other.

Peters's Town contract and current work permit are both up at the end of June. Toronto is only 26 miles from Peters's home town of Pickering.

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