Former Swiss international keeper Eldin Jakupović is reported to be set to hold talks with the Blues [and subsequently has been spotted at pre-season training]. The 27-year-old, who was close to joining Hull City after a trial at the end of last season before the change of management at the KC Stadium, is a free agent having left Greek side Aris, who were amongst Town’s opponents as they won the 1981 UEFA Cup.

Jakupović was born in Bosnia but moved to Switzerland due to the war in his home country. He started his career with another of Town’s previous European opponents Swiss side Grasshoppers, before moving on to FC Thun, also in Switzerland, in 2005.

A year later he was off to Russia to join Locomotiv Moscow with whom he was with for three seasons, although two were spent back at Grasshoppers on loan.

In 2010 the Kozarac-born keeper moved on to Greek club Olympiakos Volou before the 6ft 4in tall stopper joined Aris in 2011.

Jakupović represented both Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina at U21 level and won one full Switzerland cap before deciding not to play for his adopted country, reportedly for family reasons.

In 2009 Jakupović spent time on trial Spurs but their interest ultimately came to nothing.

The keeper was seen at Playford Road this morning at the start of pre-season training. Another keeper, German Maximilian Riedmüller also understood to be set to spend time at Playford Road.

A new number one is one of Paul Jewell's priorities this summer but with no one yet close to being recruited. Former Manchester United man Tomasz Kuszczak was his top target until the 30-year-old Pole decided to join Brighton.

Photo: Action Images

Photo: Action Images

Lightningboy added 13:40 - Jul 5 Christ,is that first video supposed to instill our confidence?!...looks a bit dodgy to say the least. We need an english speaking keeper who can communicate clearly with the defenders in front of him...still think ALB's being unfairly overlooked.
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buryblue77 added 13:43 - Jul 5 Urchin, one liners only please lol
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shoopdelang added 14:36 - Jul 5 Will be good to have an eastern European playing for Town. Anyone remember Shumiloski?? Whatever happened to him ??? I rated him highly
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gypo added 14:44 - Jul 5 Well he can't catch a ball and nearly all his saves went into a dangerous area of the box.worth a look though
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radiogaga added 15:37 - Jul 5 So, it looks like Ivar Ingimarrson has grown his hair and changed his name and position in an attempt to get another contract out of Jewell.
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clactonblue89 added 15:47 - Jul 5 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11714/7870451/Town-close-on-keeper - LOOKS PROMISING !!
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saffronblue added 16:21 - Jul 5 Good to see we are looking abroad and bringing in players on trial. I know nothing about this guy but he must be an improvement on what we currently have at the club.
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Michael11 added 17:12 - Jul 5 Would prefer Loach or Williams rather than have him just because he's free but if he's a decent keeper too then why not!
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Lanky added 17:29 - Jul 5 always a bit wary of goalies that haven't played in england before
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dunkz84 added 19:16 - Jul 5 Check this out, hurry up and get ur check book out mr Evans http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7870887/Hornets-drop-Heaton-deal
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s6blue added 19:46 - Jul 5 anyone but ALB
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TimmyH added 20:08 - Jul 5 what happened to the Bayern Munich keeper, or was that just wishful thinking?
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Urchin added 22:36 - Jul 5 Bury blue-sorry wife was out so had sole use of computer - wanted to enjoy it to the full:)
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Urchin added 07:17 - Jul 6 Bury blue-sorry wife was out so had sole use of computer - wanted to enjoy it to the full:)
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