Town, Rotherham and Wigan are reported to be eyeing out-of-contract Charlton Athletic centre-half Michael Morrison.

Rumours that the Blues were keeping tabs on Morrison surfaced on the TWTD Forum last month and now the South London Press claims that Town, the Millers and Latics are all showing interest in the 26-year-old, whose Charlton terms are up at the end of the month.

Previously, Middlesbrough dismissed reports linking them with Haverhill-born Morrison, while Blackpool, who are now managed by former Addicks boss Jose Riga, have also been mentioned in connection with the six-foot tall central defender. However, Charlton are understood to be keen to keep him at the Valley.

Given the limited budget and other areas of the side appearing in greater need of strengthening, Town moving for another experienced central defender seems unlikely with Christophe Berra, Tommy Smith and Luke Chambers already in the squad and youngster Tyrone Mings a further option for boss Mick McCarthy.

Morrison, who can also play at right-back, came through the ranks at Cambridge United, breaking into the first team as a 17-year-old during the 2005/06 season.

While at the Abbey Stadium Morrison won eight England C caps, scoring three times, before moving on to Leicester City in the summer of 2008.

In January 2011 he joined Sheffield Wednesday on a three-and-a-half-year deal, but after only six months at Hillsborough signed for Charlton, where he has been a regular for the last three seasons, making 143 starts and three sub appearances and scoring eight goals.

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ericclacton added 13:08 - Jun 20 I always get excited when a Charlton defender is linked.
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Smithy added 13:12 - Jun 20 Morrison I believe is a Haverhill lad!
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Steelmonkey added 13:40 - Jun 20 Three recognised centre backs at the club already, has one been sold? Can he play at left back!
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zumthor added 13:47 - Jun 20 perhaps he could sort out our goalkeeping problem or as a replacement for Nouble?
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TennesseeBlue added 14:55 - Jun 20 Good move, we need extra cover at the back. Chambers is going to be playing right back, Cresswell is likely being sold in the summer, so that probably means Mings will move into the left back slot, so another CB to give us some cover at the back would be no bad thing, especially if he comes on a frer
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TennesseeBlue added 14:56 - Jun 20 free rather
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NoCanariesAllowed added 15:03 - Jun 20 I'm sure we basically just sign Leicester City's defenders five years after they've had them. Give it a couple more seasons and we might finally get Sean St Ledger. :D
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halsteadblue added 15:16 - Jun 20 No thanks,we have far more important positions to fill if we are going to improve on last season.Unless of course theres something we don't no about ?
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bluebare added 19:49 - Jun 20 smith been looked at so has he been potentialy sold?
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blueboy1981 added 19:51 - Jun 20 .......... really ! ....... zzzzzzzzzzzz
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Cloddyseedbed added 21:05 - Jun 20 Excellent idea, he'll fit in well with the other 3 centre halfs! maybe were going to play more defenders in the team to make sure we don't loose. How about concerntrating on going out to win.
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jas0999 added 21:21 - Jun 20 Unless a CB is sold, this is one area of the pitch that doesn't need strengthening. Too any ter areas to address.
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John_Portman added 09:58 - Jun 21 heard that this guy is absolutely brilliant from some CAFC fans so even if we have CB's already i'd love him here. They're trying to extend his contract but owner is unwilling to match his salary expectations so...don't know how much Mick would offer seeing we've already got players in the position. But good player.
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battyblue added 12:49 - Jun 21 Walsham le Willows winger linked.
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NoelTheDub added 14:30 - Jun 21 ANOTHER LINK IN TOWNS TITANIC CHAIN...Just wait until August everyone but done hold your breath.
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