Town are reported to be among the clubs in talks with free agent West Ham United right-back Ben Johnson.

The 24-year-old is out of contract this summer but with the Hammers keen to keep hold of him having reportedly offered a new five-year deal.

However, according to various reports, the Blues and Crystal Palace are among the other clubs talking to him regarding a move.

Johnson was first linked with Town in April when Town sources played the down having any interest, while Tottenham, Southampton, Rangers, Leeds, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton have also been mentioned in connection with the Waltham Forest-born full-back.

The former England U21 international came through the academy ranks at West Ham havign joined the club aged seven and has made 70 starts and 39 sub appearances, scoring twice.

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itfcjoe added 13:08 - Jun 24 Would be an excellent signing
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RegencyBlue added 13:25 - Jun 24 My West Ham supporting mate thinks he would be a very good signing for us. A good player to pick up on a free.
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Runner added 13:34 - Jun 24 I think it was the ITFC Facebook page that said he wanted more game time which he didn't get last season at WHU. He would get more game time with us.
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DinDjarin added 13:38 - Jun 24 Johnson and Sessegnon both on frees would be great business and sort out both left and right back positions
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BaddowBlue1 added 13:57 - Jun 24 Like Leif he is at an age that he needs games and whatever happens at West Ham he isnt going to get that unless they sell Bowen. Also Kieran would have seen him on a number of occcasions in his Youth set up days so know what he's about. If we pick him up we have another rough diamond that could become something special offering something different down the right hand side

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NabilAbidallah added 13:58 - Jun 24 would be a good signing for sure, would also like Smith-rowe and Nketiah!
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dirtydingusmagee added 14:08 - Jun 24 Hope we can soon get the required signings need to settle them in asap .
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Linkboy13 added 15:10 - Jun 24 We never really had a settled right back last season and Johnson would be a major upgrade on what we have got at the moment. Harry Clarke to be fare was never fully fit but even so a step up to the Premier league would be a bit of an ask for him. Tuanzebe showed better defensive qualities than Clarke but is really a central defender.
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Saxonblue74 added 15:14 - Jun 24 Ben Johnson? Should be quick!
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blues1 added 16:30 - Jun 24 BaddowBlue1. What has Bowen got to do with whether Johnson plays or not? Bowens a striker/winger. Johnson a rb. Don't get ur logic on that one.
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