Town are reportedly looking to tie striker George Hirst down to a new deal with newly promoted Leeds and Burnley claimed to be showing interest in the Scotland international.

Hirst is contracted to the Blues until the summer of 2027, so there seems little need for panic regarding losing the 26-year-old in the close season.

However, according to Football Insider, the Whites and Clarets are both keen and Town will look to offer new terms in order to ward off any interest.

Hirst joined the club on a permanent basis in the summer of 2023 from Leicester following a successful loan spell in the second half of the previous season.

The Sheffield-born striker has scored four goals in five starts and 19 sub appearances this season.

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Leejames99 added 00:05 - Apr 24 Guess we have to see if what Ashton was saying is true, no reason to not believe him. https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liam-delap-returns-man-city-40m-buy-back-clause
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gosblue added 09:35 - Apr 24 We need to cash in on some of our other assets. Delap, Davis, Hutchinson. It's about FFP survival. Nothing to do with football. Hirst can do a great job for us with Keifer Moore as back-up. The lack of a third striker has hurt us due to injuries and suspensions. It's time to produce some young talent of our own to support the main squad.
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Leejames99 added 09:45 - Apr 24 @hosblue I'm told we have some real talent in under 21's be great to see some break through. You would think we have loads goals in us, Szmodics will get a bagful again
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dirtydingusmagee added 13:30 - Apr 24 Too early. To start worrying about transfers I'm saving my popcorn till end of season and a bit ..There will be tears and smiles ,rumours and counter rumours as always and we can do nothing about it
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blues1 added 13:39 - Apr 24 Benslifeyt. While I do believe delap will go, you say why would he stay? Maybe bcse he'd play almost every game here? Whereas if he goes to the likes of chelsea, utd, etc, he may find himself sitting on the bench most games. If hes only after money, then he may well be happy with that. If he wants to play and progress his career then he may feel playing is the best thing for him. At least for 1 more year. Just a thought.

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PortmanTerrorist added 14:53 - Apr 24 George is under contract, and am sure he doesn't want to be second fiddle in another relegation battle. Improved terms and let's focus on getting him some proper support for next season!
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Leejames99 added 23:05 - Apr 24 @blues1 Scarlett 15 games in 5 seasons he only just turned 21, Cajuste 2 clauses obligation to but and option to buy. Etc who do you think is a good striker aside George Hirst
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