Town have been linked with a renewed move for Portsmouth central defender Jason Pearce, one of the three Pompey players targeted in January. A return for Pearce, 24, would come as little surprise with chief executive Simon Clegg recently telling TWTD that the Blues’ attempt to sign some or all of the trio was still a "live issue".

Last week Town were understood to have been offered Joel Ward by Portsmouth, who are desperate of offload players to raise cash, while keeper Stephen Henderson, the third January target, joined West Ham on an initial loan earlier in the week.

The Hammers and Southampton have also been linked with moves for Pearce, who looks likely to leave Fratton Park before next Thursday’s loan deadline.

Although the transfer window is closed, clubs can sign players on loan with already agreed permanent deals then formalised in the summer.

Portsmouth refused bids from Town and other clubs for Pearce in January, although the Blues’ offers for Ward and Henderson were accepted, only for the deals to break down due to the players’ wage demands.

Elsewhere, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, Arran Lee-Barrett, Josh Carson and Carlos Edwards were the players involved in yesterday’s photo shoot and filming to promote next season’s two new kits, which are being released in April.

Meanwhile, Town players past and present will be involved in the club’s golf day at Hintlesham today.

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Keaneish added 03:35 - Mar 15 Think he's a bit of a utility man Garv. He can play centre Back, Right Back or any midfield position. Think he's played right back and in a number of midfield positions for Pompey this year.
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DanLyles added 11:08 - Mar 15 I've read so many positive things about Pearce, would definitely want him competing with Smith for the left CB role. Delaney can go imo. Ward would be a great option at right back and utility. Carlos could play on the right wing, JET on the other side and keep Martin in the middle? Might miss Murphy's height though
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