TWTD understands Blues skipper Sam Morsy has flown out to the Middle East with his family today as he weighs-up whether to join Kuwaiti Premier League champions Kuwait SC.

On Sunday, TWTD revealed that the 33-year-old was interesting a Kuwaiti club in addition to Derby County, who had been linked earlier in the day.

The Egypt international stayed behind as the rest of the squad travelled to Austria for their pre-season camp yesterday with his Town exit looking certain.

However, no final decision has yet been made on the Kuwait switch with the midfielder and his family travelling out today for talks, to look at the club and where they would be living. We understand a highly lucrative two-year deal is on the table.

The Blues are not demanding a fee from Kuwait SC but would do should he instead join an English club.

There have been no talks regarding a new deal at Town with Morsy, who is 34 in September, this summer with his current terms up at the end of 2025/26.

Morsy has been a key man in Kieran McKenna’s team since the Blues boss took charge in December 2021 having been signed by Paul Cook, who previously managed him at Chesterfield and Wigan, late in the preceding summer transfer window from Middlesbrough.

However, Wolverhampton-born Morsy found himself on the bench on occasion during the latter stages of 2024/25 and looked set to find himself out of the XI in the season ahead with Town having made the signing of Azor Matusiwa from Rennes, who plays a similar role.

Dara O’Shea looks certain to take over the captaincy having worn the armband when Morsy was out of the side last season.

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TimmyH added 12:25 - Jul 15 Oh to be a modern day footballer even when almost put out to grass!! How the game has changed. Wish him all the best as it looks like that's where his future may lie.
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Chris_ITFC added 12:26 - Jul 15 I can live with that, but wouldn’t feel right seeing him play at Portman Road in a Derby shirt.
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planetblue_2011 added 12:27 - Jul 15 I’ve always said Morsy & Luongo brought a lot of our success in the middle of the park. They were both fantastic together. A huge blow to see Sam go but don’t blame him. It looks like we are building for young blood to come in. What a player & captain, will miss singing his song at Portman rd. Good luck Sam. COYB’s
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MickMillsTash added 12:29 - Jul 15 Todays Kuwait weather - 44 deg with a low of 35. You'd quickly sweat out your summer excesses during the preseason cross country.
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Furyan007 added 12:35 - Jul 15 Whatever happens, he will be an ITFC legend for what he has helped us achieve and with how he has led the team. Along with McKenna, he gave us back a team to be proud of. At this stage of his career, perhaps a lucrative contract will help his family and good luck to him. Would love to see him come back as a coach one day.
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trncbluearmy added 12:46 - Jul 15 and a classy act foregoing a transfer fee if going abroad. Sammy deserves the best contract he can get Also sends a message to other players either here now or potential signings about the sort of club the Mighty ITFC are.
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Karlosfandangal added 12:47 - Jul 15 Can see both sides here……. If Town are back in the prem next year he will be 35 so need new midfield engine which we seem to have brought……but what back up he would be in the Championship. Will be a good 2 year contract out there Total legend
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orfordbuoy added 12:47 - Jul 15 out goes the LGBTQ armband issue
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PortmanTerrorist added 12:53 - Jul 15 Legendary status already assured. Top player, top man, who has arguably completed English football due to coming to our wonderful Club. I was proud to see him lead us out at so many major stadia, to lead us to promotions and be such an ambassador for us. Am sure he feels he can play into his 40s but also understand the Club can only go so far to keep him financially. Even if he turns this opp down now, this trip is a sensible reccy for the future, but I really do believe he is not ready to leave us just yet and we still need our main man to (at very least) set the standards. However, he is for sure correct in putting his family first.... we have to accept we are his 2nd family! Right behind your Sammy, regardless. Always a Blue!

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flykickingbybgunn added 12:54 - Jul 15 So another of That team looks likely to go. Good luck to him and his family. I dont blame him in anyway. However I wont consider the team has completely gone until Chappers leaves.
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RIPbobby added 12:56 - Jul 15 This is far from done by the way. I am not sure the age of his children, but they must surely have a big say on this move too. I don't blame the skip for getting a huge pay off at all. Hopefully when his time is up there he can come back to Portman Road in some sort of coaching capacity.
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hrj4 added 13:05 - Jul 15 Wrong decision I feel his experience round the dressing room to help the new players bed in will be sorely missed did lots of good work of the pitch as well.Seemed like such a nice guy what’s the harm in one more season but we will see.
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baxterbasics added 13:49 - Jul 15 I suspect much depends on what Mrs Morsy and the kids feel about Kuwait when they visit. Probably compares favourably to Derby :-D
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SouperJim added 14:52 - Jul 15 Few players have earned the level of respect from us fans that Morsy has, certainly in the premier league era. Unquestionably a modern legend who can do no wrong, except perhaps set the building on fire on his way out the door. All the best to him. Was an absolute privilege to watch him wear the shirt.
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barrystedmunds added 15:38 - Jul 15 He has without doubt been instrumental in our success over the last 3 years. An inspirational captain and leader. It’ll take someone special to fill his boots but I think, all things considered, it’s the right time.
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Eeyore added 16:11 - Jul 15 Well a few months ago I predicted he would go to Saudi. I wasn’t that far out.
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armchaircritic59 added 18:04 - Jul 15 Yes Orfordbuoy, an issue I had a comment on being a member of the LGTB+ community. As far as I'm concerned, everyone has a right to an opinion, as long as it's done peacefully, even if it doesn't agree with mine! I have no hesitation in wishing SM and his family the very best of luck whether it finally takes him nearer home or not.
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Bert added 18:40 - Jul 15 Totally right that at the twilight of his career he should look to maximise his earnings. Whether Kuwait is right for him and his family only he will know. Realistically, our club also has to do what’s right and obtain a solid midfield with new blood and fresh legs.
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warfarinman69 added 20:21 - Jul 15 Will be really sad to see him go. Did well in Prem league despite lack of pace. I feel completely different about this one and Delap departure. Delay used us, Morsey saved us!
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afcfee added 20:42 - Jul 15 Letting Morsy go is a very poor decision. He was an absolute beast in the Championship and held his own in the Premier League — especially compared to some of the others. Now people are saying we need a new engine in midfield, but we should focus on getting back there first instead of counting our chickens. With the way players are leaving, getting promoted again might not be as easy as some are assuming.

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armchaircritic59 added 00:16 - Jul 16 Another new era is dawning at ITFC and I've lived through a fair few since I first watched a match at Portman Road in 1963. It's the natural order of things, usually evolution rather than revolution. I can fully understand the sentiments about SM being a modern day legend. However I can go back a long way when legends were at the club for years, I could produce a list but I don't think it's neccessary. I think the nature of football has changed in that players have become ever more itinerant, so it's not a reflection on any of them, they do what is best for themselves and their families, as I would. I wished SM and his family the very best of luck wherever life takes them in another post, though it actually got a downvote. I think that might have been for something earlier in the post which may have got misinterpreted, or it could simply have been that the voter simply doesn't like a certain section of the community! As ever it's a game of opinions, and non of us has a monopoly on the correct ones. Once again, good luck SM.

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Ebantiass added 06:15 - Jul 16 Nobody could begrudge him this move if it happens. What a captain he has been on and off the field in different leagues. Scoring the occasinal cracker along the way always leading by example. Its also a noteworthy thing that we would waive any fee if he moves abroad with his family. All the best wherever you end up Skipper
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Tractor_Boy_in_HK added 08:39 - Jul 16 armchaircritic59 - closer to home? Morsy's from Wolverhampton.
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armchaircritic59 added 18:09 - Jul 16 Tractor boy in HK, of course you are spot on unless he does end up at Derby! A bit of an oversight on my behalf, though I suppose you could call the Middle East his spiritual home. For anyone that's looking to find the true definition of " Club Legend " I can simply direct them to the article that's appeared today about the new John Wark book, and also advise them to watch the video. I need say no more, except perhaps I should improve my geography!

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