Town target Nathan Broadhead has been recalled from his loan spell at Wigan Athletic by parent club Everton.

While no deal with the Blues has yet been agreed, we understand Town are continuing their pursuit of the 24-year-old forward, who had been due to remain with the Latics until the end of the season having scored five goals in 11 starts and 11 sub appearances.

The Blues are understood to have tabled an offer of £1 million for the Wales U21 international, although with other clubs also believed to be keen and his former loan club Sunderland linked although with no confirmation that the Black Cats are interested in a reunion.

Broadhead was a youth player with hometown side Bangor City and Wrexham before joining Everton’s academy as a 10-year-old.

The 5ft 10in tall frontman has made two senior sub appearances for the Toffeemen but has spent most of the last few seasons out on loan.

In 2019/20 he was with Burton, scoring three times in 15 starts and seven sub appearances, then spent 2021/22 on Wearside, netting 13 goals in 20 starts and seven games from the bench.

The Blues also remain interested in Swansea forward Morgan Whittaker, who was recalled from his loan at Plymouth earlier in the week.

No deal is currently under discussion but landing Broadhead, who can play all across the front line, would not end Town’s pursuit of Whittaker.

Town are also still in discussions regarding Leicester striker George Hirst joining on loan with the 23-year-old’s spell at Blackburn expected to be cut short in the next few days.

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johnwarksshorts added 16:52 - Jan 6 A14 it is then.
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earlsgreenblue added 16:58 - Jan 6 As long as it's not the A140 that's fine!
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Wallingford_Boy added 17:06 - Jan 6 "No deal is currently under discussion but it's not thought landing Broadhead, who can play all across the front line, would not end Town's pursuit of Whittaker." Wow, a triple negative Phil!! No idea what that actually means!?
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OwainG1992 added 17:06 - Jan 6 Colour me intrigued.
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Jbarrrell added 17:18 - Jan 6 Go in and try and bully them for Sims aswell
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herfie added 17:21 - Jan 6 In many ways the anticipation and intrigue of transfer windows is almost as exciting as sealing the deals! Personally, I've learned to enjoy the speculation, but not to believe owt until seeing the mandatory picture of the lad grinning into the camera, wearing/holding the sacred shirt, and saying how he always wanted to be here since he got wind a deal was possible! COYB!

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Saxonblue74 added 17:30 - Jan 6 A14, A12, A140......when did a new signing last fly in? We haven't signed from abroad for years, or am I forgetting someone?
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Stato added 17:34 - Jan 6 You've got to applaud the owners for digging deep to support KM. Obviously there is some quality firepower turning up at Portman Road in Jan even if these exact targets don't come off
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dunkz84 added 17:44 - Jan 6 Saxonblue74…. Adrian Paz 😂
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JimJamITFC added 17:53 - Jan 6 As an Ipswich fan first and an Everton fan second, I welcome this with open arms!
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Karlosfandangal added 17:59 - Jan 6 Saxonblue74 I would say Muhren and Thijssen when Sir Bobby got the player to stand in the centre circle to wave at the plane flying over Portman Road. How times change
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Bazza8564 added 18:12 - Jan 6 All the years (52+) ive followed the blues and never ever have we had money to spend when pretty much nobody else has..... And its rather fun! This is a lad has has clearly been scouted as part of a long term plan. Im not a great fan of loans, so I hope this is a permanent one as indicated, and as much as I hope we get Hirst as well, i really do hope there's an option to buy clause in there. Oh and I still want Whittaker please if I may....

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Nomore4 added 18:51 - Jan 6 Any news on Mark McGuinness being recalled back to skint Cardiff yet?
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rdibble added 18:57 - Jan 6 I wish get Broadhead and Whittaker on board we are certs for the championship cant see us having the funds😢
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Nomore4 added 19:14 - Jan 6 I think the last Saxon was Kevin Bru. Or possibly the Polish fella who's name escapes me.
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reescurtis added 19:23 - Jan 6 So is 5 goals in 22 appearances really worthy of a £1 mil plus price tag though , i know it's exciting that our club now has the correct backing but still alot of money for a goal every 5 games
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Nomore4 added 19:32 - Jan 6 I would say yes reescurtis. They are Championship goals. All whilst playing for the bottom team.
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Len_Brennan added 19:40 - Jan 6 Piotr Malarczyk
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Saxonblue74 added 19:58 - Jan 6 This is not a criticism as I think we've recruited very well recently, but do we still have scouts at the club? I was being a little tongue in cheek with my earlier comment but on reflection, we really don't seem to be looking very far afield do we?
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dirtydingusmagee added 20:31 - Jan 6 Fingers crossed both hands , but wont get hopes too high.
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Guthrum added 20:32 - Jan 6 Saxonblue - possibly issues with work permits post-Brexit?
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blues1 added 20:55 - Jan 6 Saxonblue. Bersant Celina(2nd time). So only last season.
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blueboy1981 added 20:58 - Jan 6 Plymouth have got their Ass in gear - showing us ‘how to do it' - Fourth Signing today to boast their Squad….. !!!
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Nomore4 added 21:09 - Jan 6 Yes blueboy but Blackpool's left winger isn't our type targets.
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blueboy1981 added 21:16 - Jan 6 Nomore4 …. I'm beginning to wonder if anyone is ? - if we can't afford to boast a much needed Squad this window - then who can ??
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