TWTD understands former loanee Callum Connolly is on Town’s list of summer targets.

Connolly is out of contract at Everton this summer having spent the last season and a half on loan at Fleetwood Town, and was in the side which was defeated 3-1 by the Blues on Sunday.

The 23-year-old, who took a pay cut to return to Highbury last summer, has made only one senior sub appearance for the Toffeemen, in the Premier League back in April 2016 and is expected to be released.

The former England U17, U18, U19, U20 and U21 international was with Town during 2017/18 in which he made 30 starts and five sub appearances, scoring four times, largely playing in central midfield rather than his primary central defensive role.

Connolly previously played for Blues boss Paul Cook at Wigan in the first half of the 2018/19 season, making 10 starts and 10 sub appearances.

That was the Liverpool-born centre-half’s second spell with the Latics, the first having been during the second half of 2016/17 prior to Cook's spell in charge.

In addition to his stints with Town, Wigan and Fleetwood, where he wore the captain’s armband on a number of occasions during 2020/21, 6ft 1in tall Connolly has also spent time on loan at Barnsley, Bolton and Lincoln.

Cook has promised big changes to his Blues squad this summer with many of the current players moving on as he looks to bring in his own recruits.

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runningout added 15:07 - May 10 Was rubbish on loan at Lincoln, when played! I think there is better choices to battle in League 1. But what do I know
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BurleysGloryDays added 15:16 - May 10 Interesting move, to be honest haven't seen much of him in past couple of years. Hopefully as 'good' and 'solid' as many saying on here. RE Waggie coming back - we wish! He was outstanding at the weekend, and played a massive role in keeping Derby up. True quality player that will definitely be offered extension at Derby imo.
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Bergholtblue added 15:39 - May 10 Everyone and his dog knows that we are off loading players and on the look-put for 'new' talent. We are going to be linked with all and sundry. I will wait and see who we get before counting my chickens or getting any hopes up.
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Taricco_Fan added 16:20 - May 10 Yes please. A solid, versatile player with plenty of experience at this level and only 23. Nothing to dislike about this one if we can make it happen.
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therein61 added 16:45 - May 10 A good signing in my opinion, he did a good job when selected but like other loanees he was messed about which must be galling when it's to accommodate inferior players
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shortmarine1969 added 17:14 - May 10 Garbutt is also free,,would match KVY on the left and good a set pieces.
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ImAbeliever added 17:39 - May 10 Good player
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 17:46 - May 10 Good fit, Cook knows him, he knows Town
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TractorRoyNo1 added 11:00 - May 11 Yes please along with his mate Waghorn
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Marinersnose added 12:03 - May 11 He was superb whilst here on loan. He's very tenacious and versatile as he has play in a number of positions. I'd definitely take him at PR
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