Talks between Town and Alex Bruce regarding his new contract are reported to have broken down. Bruce returned to the first team last week after spending much of pre-season in the reserves.

Last week the Republic of Ireland international was linked with Burnley and Leeds United, but the Clarets quickly dismissed the story.

Bruce, whose existing Town deal is up next summer, us currently away with the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their friendly with Norway in Oslo on Wednesday

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