A ‘secret dossier’ apparently compiled by Town as they look for signings ahead of their return to the 2024/25 season has been published by a national newspaper, while Luton keeper Thomas Kaminski is reported to be a target.

The Sun says the document has been sent out to agents and scouts as the Blues look to enhance their squad over the summer.

It details the requirement for potential new recruits to understand English or to have worked previously with an English-speaking coach.

The dossier also includes summaries of the type of players the Blues want during the window with few surprises.

“Centre-half. Good size. Intelligent, good reading of the game. Composed and technically good. Athletic (good acceleration, agility). Aerial challenges,” it’s reported to read.

“Left-back. Physically good (acceleration, agility, top speed and speed endurance). Able to run with the ball at good speed. Plays forward passes. Good delivery into the penalty area, including set-pieces. Defend 1 v 1 and back post.

“Right-wing. Physically excellent. Technically very good (first touch, passing in tight areas, running with the ball and 1 v 1). Contribute with goals and assists.

“Centre-midfield. Physically strong and a good size. Ability to get from box to box. Athletic. Composed and technically good (able to receive, pass and shoot).

“A ‘ten’. Physically good. Technically above the level. Forward runs. Contribute with goals and assists. Capable of pressing with intensity.

“Centre-forward. Physically good. Ability to link play. Offer a threat in behind. Capable of pressing with intensity.”

The paper also claims the Blues are keen on 31-year-old Luton keeper Kaminski.

Despite not being included on the list of targeted positions, the Blues are known to want to bring in a new number one this season.

Once-capped Belgian international Kaminski impressed for the Hatters last season having joined them from Blackburn Rovers ahead of their Premier League campaign after three seasons at Ewood Park.

The 6ft 3in tall keeper, who also qualifies to play international football for Poland, began his senior career with Germinal Beerschot, before spells with OH Leuven, Anderlecht, Cypriot side Anorthosis and Danish club FC Copenhagen, both on loan, Kortrijk and Gent before signing for Rovers in August 2020.

In 2023/24, he won the Premier League Save of the Season award for his stop against Crystal Palace in November.

Town’s keeping ranks could be set for a major overhaul this summer with Vaclav Hladky’s contract up today and with the Czech yet to put pen to paper on the new terms which have been under discussion since January.

Christian Walton could potentially move on for first-team football, while Cieran Slicker has said the next stage of his development is a move on loan with Scottish clubs Kilmarnock, Ross County and Partick Thistle all believed to be keen.

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slade1 added 12:00 - Jun 30 How or rather who leaked this?
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Andy32Cracknell added 12:05 - Jun 30 I don’t think this is true, if it is someone Is going sacked for sure. However, it don’t take a lot to work out what positions we need to strengthen with the players released this summer. I’d like to think this is a made up story.
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Blueknight85 added 12:10 - Jun 30 That's not news, it the same dossier most of us have commented everywhere when talking about transfers we want to see lmao
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blue90 added 12:11 - Jun 30 If true, as it was sent to agents and scouts, presumably it would have been one of them who leaked rather than someone at the club.
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trevski_s added 12:14 - Jun 30 Firstly its The Sun so I don't trust it one bit. Secondly this "dossier" just lists basically every position and the common traits of what would be expected of them. Why does it list "physically good" or higher though, surely we wouldn't be looking at people that are physically average or bad xD
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Lightningboy added 12:15 - Jun 30 Hah...I would imagine this is the "dossier" that just about every club has for new recruits. Hardly going to say "needs to be a right donkey" is it?!...(apologies to all donkeys out there).
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dirtydingusmagee added 12:16 - Jun 30 No mention of bar staff or burger flippers .
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irishtim added 12:16 - Jun 30 Think we may need two new keepers at this rate. Vlad and Walton both will possibly go for first team football.
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Gforce added 12:17 - Jun 30 If we have a Grass within the club,I'm pretty sure Mr Ashton will do his homework,sort this out and give the culprit what he/she deserves.
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TractorfactorSteve added 12:22 - Jun 30 Didn't realise we had someone from the Tory inner circle working for us.
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Nthsuffolkblue added 12:43 - Jun 30 S*n clickbait. Disgraceful publication.
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grumpyoldman added 12:49 - Jun 30 Logically would any club send a dossier to agents listing their requirements for player types? Agents by nature want to get their players signed up, so would recommend them even if they do not meet all the requirements within the dossier! The scouting assessment team surely would attempt to identify players who fit within the parameters set by KMc. Of course because it is in the Sun it must be accurate.

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Hoppersblue10 added 12:55 - Jun 30 What a load of old tosh, a 10 year old could put that together.
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NorthLondonBlue2 added 13:18 - Jun 30 Disappointing lack of reference to ‘must enjoy a freshly painted turnstile’, which is the basic starting point for any Town player.
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algarvefan added 13:21 - Jun 30 Clickbait and so general it's obviously made up, go back to sleep guys, the club will tell us when there is news of signings, in Ipswich we trust!!
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dirtydingusmagee added 13:25 - Jun 30 A lood of ol squit
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ImAbeliever added 13:43 - Jun 30 Hilarious. Block A supporter, passionate, fun loving……..
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chicoazul added 14:26 - Jun 30 Wonder if any club has ever deliberately signed a player who is Physically Bad
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oldbri added 14:32 - Jun 30 Sports daily paper search. Must be full of inaccuracies and downright BS. 90% must be made up . Salacious content a must. It would be advantageous if it either wrapped my chips or was highly flammable. Spelling does not have to be accurate but the female form would be highly desirable Any suggestions.
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PortmanTerrorist added 14:47 - Jun 30 Well I could have drafted that! lol Begs the question:- "And??" Maybe it shows someone is bothered by us? COYB let's shake up the Prem establishment!
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ArnieM added 14:48 - Jun 30 Er, It's The Sun toilet paper fgs guys!!!
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therein61 added 16:07 - Jun 30 Slade1 Maybe just maybe the Sun made it up to fill a small space in their wonderful truth filled comic.
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BobbyBell added 16:12 - Jun 30 Mark Ashton has a team who constantly monitor potential signings so this list doesn't make any sense. ITFC know who they want and probably have known for some time. This list is too general and vague and not the ITFC way of doing things.
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Marcus added 16:19 - Jun 30 Create a list of the types of football players a team newly promoted to the English Premier League would scout for ChatGPT: Sure! Here is a list of the types of football players that a team newly promoted to the English Premier League might consider scouting for: 1. Young talented players with potential for growth 2. Experienced players who have played in the Premier League before 3. Physical and robust defenders to handle the competitiveness of the league 4. Creative midfielders who can dictate the pace of the game 5. Clinical strikers who can score goals consistently 6. Versatile players who can cover multiple positions 7. Players with leadership qualities to guide the team on and off the pitch 8. Skillful wingers who can provide width and create scoring opportunities Scouting these types of players can help a newly promoted team strengthen their squad and adapt to the challenges of competing in the Premier League.

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Flamencaman added 16:46 - Jun 30 the sun what a piece of tripe, I’m being very polite, I don’t want to be banned, we all know what areas are incoming, versatile young & hungry and skilful
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