TWTD understands that Bolton Wanderers are eyeing a permanent move for Blues central defender Toto Nsiala.

Nsiala, 27, has been in and out of the Town side in recent weeks having recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered in pre-season.

The Kinshasa-born DR Congo international, who grew up in Liverpool, joined the Blues from Shrewsbury in the summer of 2018 in a double deal with Jon Nolan, following their former Shrews manager Paul Hurst to Portman Road.

In total Nsiala, who is contracted to Town until the summer of 2021 with the club having an option for a further season, has made 28 starts and five sub appearances for the Blues, scoring once.

If Nsiala’s departure for the Trotters is confirmed, it is likely to lead to further speculation that the Blues could look to re-sign former central defender Tommy Smith, who is continuing to train with the U23s at Playford Road having left the Colorado Rapids during the MLS close season.

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ACP84 added 17:31 - Jan 8 Good, total liability and an absolute carthorse
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jas0999 added 17:35 - Jan 8 Turned out to be a truly dreadful signing. But clearly had done well for Shrewsbury previously. His confidence is shot, he's not played well and a move would be good for him and us.
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Michael101 added 17:37 - Jan 8 Of we throw in chambers,excuse,edwards and drinks we might get as much as £3-50 for the job lot😀
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Michael101 added 17:40 - Jan 8 Sorry drinan
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londonben added 17:41 - Jan 8 I was at the boxing day game and he looked like a player completely shot of confidence...much as he seems like a nice guy, I have never seen a professional footballer completely miss the ball when trying to kick it multiple times in a match. Having said that, the recovering slide tackle he made after the first miss kick was truly brilliant... Fresh start for him and some money back for us would seem like a good deal for both parties.

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BlueandTruesince82 added 17:47 - Jan 8 Provided we get a replacement thats fine. He has all attributes but too many kamikaze moments in him
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therein61 added 17:53 - Jan 8 Wish some club came in for 4 and 8 but who in their right minds would
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ArnieM added 17:58 - Jan 8 If you go Toto, “ good luck and thank you for your services “. I can only apologise on behalf of the mindless morons that have abused you online . Utterly disgraceful attacks on someone only trying his best . NO excuses for their behaviour.
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therein61 added 18:01 - Jan 8 I feel for the guy as I cannot fault his effort but at times he needs to back off and think instead(re your post blueandtrue) of going at like a bull in a china shop, but at least he gives his all (while limited) unlike some.
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therein61 added 18:04 - Jan 8 Drinks instead of Drinan would clinch it "michael101"!!! lmao.
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blueboy1981 added 18:11 - Jan 8 I'm not Nsiala's biggest fan - BUT he is like several other victims of Lamberts delusional, hideous rotation idea, and he has (like others) not known where his rear end hangs from one game to another, or who he would have playing with, or around him. Doesn't make it easy for anyone to perform to the best of their ability in such circumstances. Anyone who has played the game will know this, others wouldn't have a clue - hence the tone of some posts / criticism. Good Luck Toto - if you move, you won't miss this current regime at ITFC.

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MickMillsTash added 18:19 - Jan 8 Maybe ok with an experienced talker next to him But seems to have a mistake in him every game
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MickMillsTash added 18:21 - Jan 8 I would love it if Nsiala took up the offer - 'drive him there myself'
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blueboy1981 added 18:25 - Jan 8 SIMPLE - if there is any logic surrounding this Lambert era - this Club needs to be pursuing a deal to bring Tommy Smith back. No brainer - but Lambert will almost certainly be too stubborn to do that. Our Club needs Tommy Smith, and he should never have left.
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BildestonBlue added 18:32 - Jan 8 As useless as he has been for us I get that horrible feeling he'll mysteriously become a colossus for Bolton so maybe a loan with a view to getting a few quid for him in the summer if he does! Let's hope tommy signs, I don't think he's the exact player we are looking for but we could do a lot worse, he even chips in with a few goals and is more of a threat from set pieces than any other defender we have (not including Garbutt)

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blueboy1981 added 18:33 - Jan 8 ..... therein61 - what's the point of a Coach that can't coach that simple trait out of a player ? That's primarily what good coaches can, and do with players. Been an anomaly at ITFC for far too long - what do the First Team Coaches do ? - when we see elementary simple errors / faults from certain players, season after season. Mark me down, but no one can deny this.

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positivity added 18:35 - Jan 8 i love tommy smith, but it's a long time since he played well in england. at that time berra was playing well and nsiala was one of the best defenders in league one, but they aren't being considered as saviours of itfc! not sure why tommy will have improved so much in the mls
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blueboy1981 added 18:36 - Jan 8 BildestonBlue - your ‘horrible feeling' would certainly prove my point .... !!
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therein61 added 18:40 - Jan 8 Not going to mark you down blueboy1981 I have no need just stating my opinion, you have a valid point re coaching but some players find it difficult to understand or take in the methods before them the guy was and played well at his previous club, but it hasn't happened for him at our club, but at least he tries!!!!!
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markytitfc added 18:45 - Jan 8 Do you think Bolton would take Paul Lambert too?😀
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dirtydingusmagee added 18:48 - Jan 8 got to admit i wouldnt be bothered to see him move on , he is, as has been said probably a decent bloke, but he is a worry when he plays, always pencilled in to give away a penalty, having an early bath ,or both , we have enough worry's without his errors.
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aloanagain added 18:55 - Jan 8 Can we have an I support Ipswich Town page. Some comments on here are unbelievable. For goodness sake support the team. The owner will be gone, players will be gone but true supporters will always be here.
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Wonky added 19:22 - Jan 8 As poor as he's been for us recently, the lad still has potential, good luck to him if he goes.
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Bergholtblue added 19:33 - Jan 8 Can't believe you are rubbishing him when Bolton officials may be reading. A great player, the best defender we have here at the club, but would not stand in his way if he wants to move. Worth £10 million. Or we would swap him for D. Murphy + £5 million.
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blue86 added 20:19 - Jan 8 Most probably a lovely bloke, but not good enough as a player for the town! Harsh, but sadly true. That said wish nsiala all the best if he moves on.
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