Town chief executive Simon Clegg and Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins opened talks regarding Jason Scotland’s proposed return to the Swans last night, according to reports in Wales. News of the Welsh club’s renewed move for the Trinidad and Tobago international first broke yesterday, although with no official contact having been made by the time manager Paul Jewell spoke after yesterday’s 2-0 win at FC Eindhoven.

Swansea are reported to want to sign Scotland, who has a year left on his Blues contract, on a free transfer, while Town are said to be looking for a deal where they receive up to £500,000 based on the 32-year-old’s appearances and goals in what would be his second spell at the Liberty Stadium.

Scotland, who appears to be surplus to requirements at Portman Road since the signings of Michael Chopra and Nathan Ellington and with a third new frontman also targeted, enjoyed a highly successful spell with the Swans between 2007 and 2009, scoring 53 goals in 91 starts and 14 sub appearances.

The now-Premier League side made an attempt to sign last summer’s £750,000 recruit from Wigan Athletic on loan in February but the clubs were unable to agree a deal.

After that move broke down, Swansea took fellow Blue Tamás Priskin on loan for the remainder of the season, a deal which eventually led to the recently resolved spat between the clubs regarding the Swans’ failure to pay Town £300,000 in wages and a bonus relating to the Welsh side’s promotion through the play-offs.

Brighton and Sheffield Wednesday were previously linked with Scotland this summer, although the Owls appear confused about their interest with owner Milan Mandaric confirming it but manager Gary Megson dismissing the claims. Rumours over the last couple of days have linked Barnsley.

We understand Simon Clegg is due in Dublin today for one of his regular meetings with club owner and chairman Marcus Evans, with Scotland's proposed switch to Swansea and Town's offers for a striker and a wideman certain to be on the agenda.

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Lanky added 19:52 - Jul 13 Scotlands are second best striker. I know that's worrying in itself, but can we afford to sell him unless we are definitely going to bring another striker in (please PJ!)..
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OrkneyBlue added 19:54 - Jul 13 ChrisITFC Cheers.Thought it was a tad odd but shame, would've liked him.
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BongoSponglemeister added 20:27 - Jul 13 Let him go on a free, just stipulate that we get £500,000 per goal scored. Ok, I know it's a gamble, but you gotta speculate to accumulate.
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Mungo added 21:02 - Jul 13 I think Scotland was unfortunate last year - Circumstances forced him to play a lone striker role which clearly didn't suit him, joined late in pre-season and was always playing catch up in terms of fitness. With a good strike partner alongside him and some decent service from midfield, he could have a decent enough season for us. That said, PJ is bringing players in ahead of him and he might be a bit expensive to leave on the bench. It's no secret that he has a bit of a soft spot for Swansea so provided they put a proper offer on the table, a move might suit all parties...

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Tractamatt added 21:27 - Jul 13 A lot of moaners on here want to consider where town would be without his goals last season. Personally i'm slightly on the fence but if he leaves then thanks jason for all your efforts, your goals did a great deal towards saving us from relegation.I cant see him being happy sitting on a bench and in the same vain neither will priskin, We have gone from not enough strikers to having to many and i'm curious as to how pj will work it,confident but curious.

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BrettenhamBlue added 22:16 - Jul 13 Think Swansea are getting an absolute bargain. Scotland only started to shine in his 2nd season at ALL of his previous clubs (including Swansea). He could easily get us 20 goals this season IF he stays. The optimism on the board is nice to hear, though I fear it is extremely premature.....
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