TWTD understands that Crystal Palace have renewed their interest in Town defender Damien Delaney. The Eagles targeted the 30-year-old centre-half a year ago as part of a joint bid along with former skipper David Norris.

The Blues rebuffed that offer and the Irish international subsequently signed a new contract until June 2013.

This time around Town may be more willing to sell with two central defenders amongst the recently lodged bids, Portsmouth’s Jason Pearce and Falkirk’s Murray Wallace.

The Cork-born defender, who joined the Blues from QPR in 2009, has been in and out of the Town side this season, partly due to a foot injury which required surgery before Christmas.

Palace valued Delaney at £350,000 when they made their approach last year and Town may be willing to accept a similar figure, as long as they land at least one central defensive target before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

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camposlocks added 06:09 - Jan 27 Is David Wright still there?
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planetblue_2011 added 07:07 - Jan 27 Yes get rid of him! He's useless!! 350k thank u very much
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irishtim added 07:28 - Jan 27 WE need to have replacement first as it could come back to hurt us. On his day he aint the worst but liable to make errors. Dont sell until we have what we need brought in.
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bigolconnor added 07:52 - Jan 27 On an optimistic note; we won't get anyone in.
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bizman added 08:02 - Jan 27 If we sign the players we are linked with and manage to get a fee for Delaney we are absolutely laughing and Pauls Jewells will be hailed an amazing manager!
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CornardBlue added 08:21 - Jan 27 Swap for David Wright or Darren Ambrose.
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JustSpivvyChops added 08:34 - Jan 27 Another player I would be very happy to see off the wage bill, although, i'd rather wait until we have a few more central defenders in place first.
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megamoth added 08:57 - Jan 27 All depends on what fee can be agreed. I mean how much do we have to pay Palace to take him?
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Lesta_Tractor added 09:00 - Jan 27 swap deal for paddy mccarthy :-)
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Bigbigg added 09:00 - Jan 27 Sums up why the January transfer window is so useless. Delaney's a player who we should probably move on, but can't until we have replacements from another club... who also probably need replacements too!! Such an unbelievably awful system.
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BlueGoonie added 09:26 - Jan 27 Not shown well this season, but then again who has?? Formed a strong partnership with G Mac last season, so needs a strong right CD alongside him to show his best form. We don't have that strong partner for him now, perhaps why he's struggled of late. Wouldn't sell him though as we're so short of CD's, and if we're bringing all kids in then we'll need some experience at the back.

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LFCITFC added 09:29 - Jan 27 I dont mind helping Delaney pack his bags, I'll even drive the removal truck!! Worst defender i have EVER soon, and i'm a youth coach!!
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mo_itfc added 09:35 - Jan 27 trade for clyne?
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mo_itfc added 09:42 - Jan 27 trade for clyne?
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jas0999 added 10:21 - Jan 27 Depends if we replace. Delaney did well next to McAuley, but has been injury prone and poor since. Don't sell unless we replace - we need TWO CB's as it is!
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righty added 10:27 - Jan 27 You lot are crazy DD done nothing worse than the shower you might as well get rid of the whole none of them good enough to wear ITFC shirt the way you lot talking we wont have any defenders left lets get some players in first before getting rid of players
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walberswick added 10:47 - Jan 27 His foot is held together with pins and superglue. Value= £0.00
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Dissboyitfc added 10:54 - Jan 27 Bluearmy4life... reference to our transfer business, how do you know how negotiations are going? only what you read on here and the newspapers. Delaney, poor defender whos shortcomings have been exposed even more since mccauley left, not only is his defending poor his distribution is woeful, how often did we see delaney with time, pump the ball forward with no meaning and give possession away ? he has some ability ( liability is more accurate ) get rid i say , especially as i do believe we will have a new face or two in the building very soon... COYB

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tearle1974 added 11:00 - Jan 27 Sloppy defender, Everytime he plays i think omg another defeat. Sell him now and just get these players in that we need. There are some good defenders out there. Just get players in that are focused for 90 mins. Delaney just switches off and thats why we give away some sloppy goals. Pj maybe this is one player we wont have a go at you for selling????
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MintyHalfWit added 12:12 - Jan 27 Delaney and Sonko. Dream Ticket.
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Pabloisgod84 added 12:41 - Jan 27 awful signing in the first place, terrible distribution, terrible decision maker , lets get these pompey boys in
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Warkys_Tash added 13:32 - Jan 27 Ship him out & get him off the wage bill..on a reported £10k a WEEK! What a waste of money.
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alljezer added 13:39 - Jan 27 This is the best news I've heard yet. Maybe I'll have a good weekend, can't remember the last. BYE DONKEY DELANEY
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Mungo added 20:24 - Jan 27 Can't see him being first choice in the future. A high wage earner who has been been very disappointing this season. A move would be best for all parties (provided we could bring someone in first!)
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