Town and League One Sheffield Wednesday are reported to be fighting it out for the signature of released Wigan midfielder Jason Koumas. The former Wales international was signed by the Blues’ assistant manager Chris Hutchings during his time as boss of the Latics and also by current Owls chief Gary Megson when he was at West Brom.

Having been a youth player at Liverpool, the 31-year-old began his senior career with Tranmere, moving on to the Baggies after four years as a pro at Prenton Park for a fee of £2.25 million in 2002.

After he had been at Cardiff on loan, Hutchings took the Wrexham-born player to Wigan for £5.3 million in July 2007.

His four-year spell at the DW Stadium wasn’t a huge success, the 5ft 10in tall midfielder making only 36 starts and 25 sub appearances, scoring two goals.

Koumas, who was capped 34 times by his country, scoring 10 goals before retiring from international football in 2009, spent last season on loan back at Cardiff but again failed to make a significant impact, scoring two goals in six starts and a further 21 games from the bench.

Earlier today, TWTD Message Board posts claimed Koumas had been spotted with his agent at Portman Road late last week. Other clubs at Championship and League One level are also likely to be interested.

Meanwhile, Doncaster Rovers are reported to have turned down an offer of £2.8 million for striker Billy Sharp from an unnamed Championship club. That side is unlikely to be the Blues, who had an earlier £2.3 million offer rebuffed, with manager Paul Jewell having ruled out a renewed move for the former Sheffield United man.

Elsewhere, Dundee United winger Craig Conway, claimed to be a Town target by Scottish papers towards the end of the season, has joined Cardiff City on a three-year deal.

And finally, former Town striker Neil Woods has been appointed head of youth development at Walsall.

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reuser90 added 22:18 - Jun 23 comeonthegoodtimes oui!je suis d'accord !! c'est exactament ce que je pense!! mais si tu veut mon avis, ily a beacoup de 'talent' dans la ligue un aussi! tu as besoin d'aller en France M. Jewell!!
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itfc77 added 22:23 - Jun 23 Think Koumas would definately give us the experience and ability at set pieces we'll miss without Bully being here, and on a free is even better. Sign him up.
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martleshamitfc added 22:39 - Jun 23 1) Surely a choice between Ipswich and Sheff. weds. is not too difficult? 2) Free transfer so why not? (assuming salary is not o.t.t.) 3) Whopp't - your a fool! 4) don't believe Billy sharp wants to stay at Donny , but chairman playing a good game. Still think they will realise no other club will pay over the odds and price will come down nearer the season nears. 5) is Sean st. ledger coming or not? heard so many different rumours.

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bluelady added 22:53 - Jun 23 Thanks upbeat I chose to ignore his idiotic and personal post, no idea what funny stuff he is on!!!
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churchmans added 23:49 - Jun 23 didnt realise he is on a free!!! jees sign him up quick
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rosseden added 00:23 - Jun 24 http://www.premierleague.com/staticFiles/14/79/0,,12306~162068,00.pdf there are a few good freebies going though, lets be honest, three or four of these and some youth from lower leagues coming in along the way and we wouldnt be in a bad place.......
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HKBlue added 01:15 - Jun 24 I've seen this guy play and imho has still got what it takes to play for a premier league club. Good player with a lot of vision and loves to play football.
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Pessimistic added 07:52 - Jun 24 He is still good enough to do it at this level. A must sign in my view.
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drac02 added 08:33 - Jun 24 New Ipswich Team: Loach Edwards,Ingermarson,Smith,Delaney Martin,Koumas,Leadbitter,Civelli Chopra,Wickham(if he doesnt leave), Ellington(if he does)
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DanLyles added 08:59 - Jun 24 drac02: I was hoping next seasons team would look more like this: Fulop Edwards St Ledger Ingimarsson Cresswell Coppinger Koumas Leadbitter Carson Wickham Chopra
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radiogaga added 09:22 - Jun 24 My money is on the Sharp bid coming from either Leicester/ Wolves...
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TimmyH added 09:38 - Jun 24 my god! yet another player that might be past his best! looks like PJ lining up Dad's Army!
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WorcesterBlue added 10:24 - Jun 24 First three signings are interesting if not awe inspiring. But with our young guns and hopefully a couple from lower league teams, they should be good. Koumas though is not a good idea - got ability but lazy and unmotivated - about as different from Jimmy Bullard as you can get! Please sign a quality centre back quick PJ or it'll all be a waste of time in any case! Connor going no-where and will bang 'em in this season.

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26_Paz added 10:32 - Jun 24 He would be an excellent signing if he can get and then stay fit.
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churchmans added 11:06 - Jun 24 worcesterblue... how the puk do you no that koumas is lazy and unmotivated??? would pj try to sign him if he was! the koumas i remember is the flashes of genius and unreal dribbling skills. wass up wiv all the negative kunts on here ! i trust pj in every signing he makes and so should all of us!
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churchmans added 11:09 - Jun 24 oh and as for awe inspiring wake up!!! your in the championship not champions leauge!!
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fourth added 11:16 - Jun 24 Don't forget Mr Jewell that your 5 feet 8 inches, whilst unremarkable in post war rationing just won't do for central defence.
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corshamblue added 12:13 - Jun 24 Best of what's a realistic target at the moment IMO Sign him ASAP, can do a very good job for us, do doubts about that. Need to get Preston to part with a Player or two this weekend ..... fingers crossed COYB
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Whoppits_Mum added 15:57 - Jun 24 You raise your little girl the best you can but then she grows up into a total ....
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