Brentford manager Andy Scott says released Town central defender Pim Balkestein could join the Bees permanently if he is unable to find another Championship club. The Dutchman ended the season on loan at Griffin Park and has been told he will not be offered new terms at Town.

Scott said: “I haven’t made an offer to Pim Balkestein yet, although I have spoken to him twice, and he’s going back to Holland to have an operation on his nose and groin.

“He’s been told he won’t get a new contract at Ipswich, but he still wants to play in the Championship. However, if that doesn’t materialise, he said he loved his time here and would be happy to return.”

Balkestein, 23, is also understood to be exploring his options back home in Holland.

Meanwhile, former Blue Russell Osman says the £5 million understood to have been offered by Spurs for Connor Wickham is nowhere near enough to secure the 17-year-old's signature.

Speaking while co-commentating on last night's England U17s victory over the Czech Republic, Osman said: “They’ll get Connor Wickham’s right boot for £5 million, and that’s all!”

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Yallop added 13:20 - May 19 Good luck Pim. There's potential there. A promotion chasing League 1 team might suit him.
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GeorgiDoundarov added 13:29 - May 19 Good point from Osman! £5 million would have been OK for Connor if we wrer desperate for money like a couple of seasons ago. Now we don't need this money to fix the books so if anybody wants him he can go but only for the right price. As of Pim - good luck to the boy! I like him a lot as a person and I wish him every success in the future!
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 14:13 - May 19 I really hope they're listening, Russell!
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salforduniblue added 16:05 - May 19 Good luck to you Pim, wherever you go
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IpswichBee added 16:06 - May 19 Pim please come to Brentford, we will be that promotion chasing League One side next season. Come O You Bees!!!!!!
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Mungo added 22:05 - May 19 Good luck Pim!
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Dorsetblue added 09:16 - May 20 good luck Pim, it's a shame things didn't go so well here.
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bennyblue added 07:17 - May 21 good luck roy where ever you go you loser
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