Town boss George Burley has confirmed that the club are in talks with Strasbourg regarding a loan move for Ulrich Le Pen. Earlier TWTD reported that Bastia and Strasbourg were both showing interest in the former Lorient man.

Burley told the club site: "I am speaking with Strasbourg over the deal at the moment and am confident we can arrange a loan, with a view to a permanent move before the end of this coming week."

Reports in France say that Town are prepared to pay part of Le Pen's wages while he is out on loan.

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