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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oldbri added 16:47 - Jun 30 I know it’s the summer but I hate the sun.
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JewellintheTown added 18:02 - Jun 30 Tea lady - needs to know how to make an OK, but not excellent cuppa. Steward - knows how to point & stand looking gormless Groundsman - knows what grass is & how to smoke it Ball boy - knows how to throw a ball, waste time & wind up the opposition Physio - knows how to Google "metatarsal". Cleggy - knows how to paint Turnstiles & nothing else.
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Eeyore added 19:58 - Jun 30 Hilarious What else would a club be looking for?
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Help added 20:50 - Jun 30 Leeds dossier has now also been leaked. Players requirements. Competitive, classy, expensive, international quality, mentally weak, bottle it when it comes to the crunch.
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 21:01 - Jun 30 Jewell: I enjoy a bit of sarcasm! -:)
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cardinaldom88 added 21:22 - Jun 30 I’ve read the details of the so-called dossier twice and it’s just utter rubbish. It’s not the type of thing a team would send out, it’s like someone has taken the FC24 scouting system and typed it up. The fact the the Sun, as total garbage as it is would print it shows how little they care about proper journalistic integrity or content.
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bobble added 06:21 - Jul 1 the sun doesnt flush very good, has it got any other uses ?
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churchmans added 20:33 - Jul 1 Hilarious!! Got to be a total duma**se if you beleive this or even read a newspaper! Any newspaper
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