Town are still to accept a bid from Championship new boys Wrexham for Wales international Nathan Broadhead, TWTD understands.

Yesterday, it emerged that the Red Dragons had made an approach to the Blues for the Wales international, who was left out of the squad for the friendly against Charlton at Colchester last night, and it was subsequently reported that a £7.5 million deal had been agreed.

However, we understand the offer is yet to be accepted with the Blues still not actively looking to sell the 27-year-old, who played a big role in the back-to-back promotions from League One and the Championship following a £1.5 million January 2023 move from Everton.

Rumours of Wrexham interest in Broadhead have been circulating all close season with the Bangor-born attacker having been in and out of the Town side last season in the Premier League.

If the move eventually does go through, Broadhead would become Wrexham’s biggest ever signing, beating the £5 million recently paid to Nottingham Forest for Lewis O’Brien.

Last summer, Broadhead was close to returning to former loan club Sunderland on the same basis on deadline day but the Blues’ move to sign Reiss Nelson on loan from Arsenal broke down and he remained at Portman Road.

The North Wales club are also understood to be looking to sign ex-Blues striker Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United for £4 million.

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FreddySteady added 16:01 - Jul 30 Keep him please.
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jas0999 added 16:05 - Jul 30 Can’t keep getting rid of players, with very few new additions. Replacing permanent players with loans would also be a huge backwards step.
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IndependentlyBlue added 16:11 - Jul 30 He has a year left on his contract, apparently doesn’t want to sign a new one, apparently would like to go back to Wales, we’re well-covered in that area, we’re being offered good money. Hmmm, what a conundrum. What should we do?
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ITFC_1994 added 16:12 - Jul 30 Losing Broady, Morsy, Mass and Burgess in one window is brutal, unexpected and so sad. These players have given us so many good times... as much as I love broady, 7.5mn is good business and it would be also be a shame to see him stay and hardly play, given he is quite far down the pecking order for the positions behind the striker. Doesn't quite have the pace of the others but does offer something different. However as players I think Clark, Omari and Philogene have higher ceilings and Chappers & smodz offer more of a goal threat and bring leadership qualities. Burns and Ogbene on that right wing is a different position / option all together. So sadly I agree broady is probably the one to go. Still an absolute legend and love watching him player. One of the highlights of last season were his performances. Not sure on the point im trying to make...let's see what happens.... as you can tell I'm fine either way...haha

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ITFC_1994 added 16:12 - Jul 30 Losing Broady, Morsy, Mass and Burgess in one window is brutal, unexpected and so sad. These players have given us so many good times... as much as I love broady, 7.5mn is good business and it would be also be a shame to see him stay and hardly play, given he is quite far down the pecking order for the positions behind the striker. Doesn't quite have the pace of the others but does offer something different. However as players I think Clark, Omari and Philogene have higher ceilings and Chappers & smodz offer more of a goal threat and bring leadership qualities. Burns and Ogbene on that right wing is a different position / option all together. So sadly I agree broady is probably the one to go. Still an absolute legend and love watching him player. One of the highlights of last season were his performances. Not sure on the point im trying to make...let's see what happens.... as you can tell I'm fine either way...haha

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Bazza8564 added 16:52 - Jul 30 £7.5m is decent money for this player who, as much as we all love him, is surplus to requirements here. Luongo didnt play last season, Morsy is 34 next month, Burgess would have been a back up and chose to take a longer deal elsewhere. The loanees we lost were never fit enough, we are doing absolutely the correct thing using the Delap money, and most probably the Omari money, to reinvest Sorry I don't get the sentiment. Last season showed us, brutally, that we are nowhere near PL standard. We are rebuilding, and we are doing it well. Hackney, plus possibly Miller and almost certainly the lad from Chelsea on loan, and our squad will be as strong as anyones, and certainly stronger than last season

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Karlosfandangal added 16:53 - Jul 30 Watch his goal again against Southampton in the Championship and that’s why we should keep him Would have played more last year but for injury……Broadhead on the left with Clarke as a sub and vice versus will scare the hell out of the Championship
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JimmyP45 added 17:41 - Jul 30 Our key to the success we had in League One and the Championship was our incredible squad depth. We must keep key players and regain that quality and depth we had 2 seasons ago.
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blues1 added 17:53 - Jul 30 Karlosfandangel. So we should keep him bcse of the goals he scored against Southampton? Despite the fact he'll hardly play, bcse Clarke, philogene, szmodics, Chaplin, all ahead of him. And hutchinson should he still be here. Despite the fact if we dont sell now, he'll walk away for nothing next summer? When we can get £7.5m now? Keeping him actually makes no sense for either him, or the club in the long term

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tetchris added 17:54 - Jul 30 We are under no pressure to sell so I assume we are holding out for more £££
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blues1 added 17:56 - Jul 30 Jas0999. Thing is, we wouldnt need to replace him. Thered already several players ahead of him. So taking £7.5m now, rather than him walking away for nothing next summer makes sense for both parties
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Ipswich1977 added 18:27 - Jul 30 Can't understand this. To sell a player of this calibre and to a rival. Really can't keep getting rid of players. This is one of the most depressing and stressful transfer windows for a long time.
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Linkboy13 added 18:46 - Jul 30 Don't worry guys you'll get over it time is a great healer players come and go at all clubs. We all get attached to our favourite players i remember when Freddie Lapado left i was beside myself i didn't go out for months. I don't have a favourite player the last one being Colin Viljoen shows you how old i am. Until im physically fit enough to attend games i shall always support the team no matter who comes and goes.

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Gforce added 19:56 - Jul 30 @Bazza.....the lad from Chelsea you mention, I take it you mean Guiu,looks like he's on his way to Sunderland, who have asked to take him on loan.
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Cadiar added 20:47 - Jul 30 Looks like great business for us, a 6 million profit possibly. Broadhead was never good enough for the Prem & would be way down the pecking order now plus he is 27 To me it makes complete sense for all parties. We have money to burn at the moment so I expect at least 2 big signings .
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 23:57 - Jul 30 Linkboy: Viljoen was one of my favourites too - what a player! As regards Broady, I'd be sad to see him go, but as others have pointed out, we are well covered in that area, so from his point of view and ours, it probably makes sense to move on. He would leave (and I think he will) with my best wishes.
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armchaircritic59 added 00:16 - Jul 31 Linkboy13, ah yes, I remember CV very well, we would not go wrong at all with someone like that in the midfield now! By the sounds of it, I go back quite a bit further than you, though I have health issues that prevent me from attending too, at a push I could, but would find it very uncomfortable in winter. Yes, players come and go at all clubs, it's the nature of the game. All I ask and expect from any player that pulls on an ITFC shirt, whether they are here for a season or several, is that they give 100% commitment every time they step on the field of play. If that is so, when the time comes for them to depart, they will always go with my best wishes. For the record, my favourite player of all those I've seen play live is Frans Thijssen, no chance of getting anyone of that quality to play in the Championship! I will add for anyone interested that Hayden Hackney has some really impressive stats , that if the deal goes through, promises much for us. As for a new striker, which is an absolute must by the close of this window at the latest, in my view it has to be someone of at least Premier League potential, not a back up for GH, a genuine contender ( or taker ) of his shirt. We can always add a back up too. Still time for interesting developments for those on the verge of panic!

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Cloddyseedbed added 10:00 - Jul 31 Good business for the club to get this done. Last year of his contract, a hefty profit and moving on a player who is not 1st choice, spends time out injured and goes missing in games and I question his attitude. Good luck to him moving back where he wants to be.
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