Town are keeping tabs on Brighton and Hove Albion centre-half Lewis Dunk, according to a tabloid report. Dunk is also linked with Bristol City with reports over the weekend claiming the Robins had had an approach rebuffed by the Seagulls.

The 21-year-old, who was also recently mentioned in connection with Blackburn, came through the ranks at his hometown club, making his Albion debut in May 2010.

Since then the £1 million-rated 6ft 3in tall right-sided central defender — who once received a call into an England U21 squad — has made 49 starts and four sub appearances, but is yet to score. a goal This season, however, he has played only eight times. His contract is up at the end of the season.

Dunk is one of four current and former Brighton players due in court later this month.

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mightytown added 23:33 - Jan 8 this would be a superb signing
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Big_Foot_Blue added 23:43 - Jan 8 My uncle lives in Brighton and I visit fairly regularly to take in a game at Brighton with him, this lad is class and a real prospect for the future, if we got him then I would be over the moon and think that in the short term him and Chambers/Smith would be very good and could develop into exceptional should Smith improve or McCarthy bring in another CB.
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WeirdFishes added 23:44 - Jan 8 I really rate him, would ve a brilliant signing If we pulled this off
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ParisBlue added 23:44 - Jan 8 If he's anything like his father, Mark, then sign him now. Legendary Sussex non-league player. As inspirational captain of Horsham I witnessed him pick up an opposing Chertsey player, through him into the dugout and immediately walk to the dressing room, not bothering to wait for the red card... He was a legend....most of my football idols are of course Town players but Mark Dunk is up there. Lewis would be excellent.

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taylor15 added 23:48 - Jan 8 WOW, YES F***ING PLEASE! SERIOUSLY, THIS WOULD BE AN INSANE SIGNING! DEFINITE YES!
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arc added 23:48 - Jan 8 Wasn't he linked with Premier League big clubs last year? His stock has clearly fallen! Still, that might be our gain.
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robboo92 added 23:50 - Jan 8 I think I was reading last year that Liverpool and other prem teams were sniffing around for £4-5 million
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Michael11 added 00:46 - Jan 9 Hope the rumours are true, good young centre half, don't think we'd be held ransom with him being out of contract in the summer too. Glad we're looking at defenders at last!
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bedsitfc added 06:20 - Jan 9 Sounds good but why has he only played 8 times this season? And the impending court case. All things coincided maybe not the player he could have been.
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jdtractor96 added 06:43 - Jan 9 Wow, things are actually starting to fall into place! Never mind how many times he's played this season, class is permanent!! Mick is doing a great job!
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chippyblue added 06:52 - Jan 9 Yes please very good player ""seen this lad play , Go get him mick !!!
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manualthetisfanclub added 07:53 - Jan 9 Get real,why would he come here? And he would cost to much for clegg and Evans to pay! Just my opinion
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Stato added 08:23 - Jan 9 Last season he was heavily linked to the prem and especially arsenal. Not sure why he has only made 8 appearances this year but might be because he hadn't signed a new contract. He is a good prospect and would make an excellent signing if true.
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bontcho added 08:30 - Jan 9 We need more players with amusing names that Phil can amuse himself with numerous puns. For that reason, and that reason alone i hope we get him in.
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Kesgraveblue57 added 09:18 - Jan 9 Not the type of person for Ipswich Town
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DanLyles added 09:23 - Jan 9 I just hope people don't slam Dunk before they've seen him play ;) Couldn't resist that one. I've heard alot of good things about him. Could envisage Dunk and Smith forming an excellent centre back pairing for the future for ITFC. With Hewitt and Cresswell either side of them and we have so much potential in our back line. Contrast the youthful complexion of our current squad with just a year ago.

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FenboyBlue added 09:33 - Jan 9 It is time to get Dunky.
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bluey123 added 09:44 - Jan 9 Another player unable to get into team in our Div
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marcusevans added 11:50 - Jan 9 I've always wanted to see a town side with Dunk N Edwards in it!
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JewellintheTown added 11:52 - Jan 9 If Jewell had been linked with him no doubt Phil's headline would have been something like "PJ getting ready to rumble for Dunk(an)" :)
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tp1234 added 12:24 - Jan 9 My Brighton mate says he is quality player but hasnt been in the team much this year. Apparently linked with Chelsea last season. He points out he is a bit slow though.
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1Finshefki added 12:54 - Jan 9 In Court? Dunk n disorderly?
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 13:04 - Jan 9 Likes doughnuts apparently
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NITFC added 13:17 - Jan 9 Just been reading the comments about this on "Seagulls Chat" forum. Ranging from good young player, great prospect, makes the odd mistake. It makes him sound like Tommy Smith !!!
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whymark4lazio0 added 13:26 - Jan 9 Sounds like the sort of measured risk that could work out very well. MM give him a go, let's see how the cookie crumbles.
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