Town are reported to be among a number of Championship clubs showing interest in free agent Scotland international striker Oli McBurnie.

McBurnie, 29, was with Las Palmas in Spain in 2024/25 having signed a three-year deal last July, but is a free agent following their relegation from La Liga.

He left Sheffield United last summer on a free transfer, having joined the Blades from Swansea for a fee which eventually totalled around £20 million in July 2019.

According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon on his Patreon page, the Blues are leading the chase for McBurnie ahead of the Blades, the Swans and Hull City.

However, we understand that is overstating the position as it stands with McBurnie on the Blues’ long list of potential recruits but with no approach made.

According to the Sheffield Star, talks have taken place regarding a return to Bramall Lane.

While the Blues are on the lookout for another striker, probably two, before the window closes, it would be a surprise if they moved for McBurnie.

Elsewhere, former Town defender James Wilson, 36, has rejoined Cheltenham, where he previously had a loan spell in 2013/14, on a one-year deal having left Bristol Rovers at the end of last season.

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BeattiesBackPocket added 20:20 - Jul 30 People jumping on this like it’s a definite signing ffs. Shows people just read a Sun headline and think it’s real probably used to read the Daily Sport as well and believed all that.
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Cadiar added 20:51 - Jul 30 This is a news story from the Sun so it can be taken with a pinch of salt.
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ArnieM added 20:58 - Jul 30 Why this player? Massive difference from him and the Chelsea striker we were after ... another summer window where we dont secure a decent striker..... or two!
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Lightningboy added 20:59 - Jul 30 AVOID !
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barrystedmunds added 21:03 - Jul 30 “According to the sun……..” Nuff said!
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Kingfisher49 added 23:05 - Jul 30 Perhaps it would be worth taking another look at the Greek striker who was being chased last year. His club were knocked out of the European Cup qualifying round this evening and perhaps welcome an approach now to English football.’
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BeattiesBackPocket added 23:21 - Jul 30 Arniem another summer we don’t secure a decent striker?? Forgot Delap already?? What do and some others want on here just buy and waste money on anyone?? Personally I’d rather wait until we get the guy we want. Worst case scenario Szmodics can play up top remember the 27 plus goals he got last time he was in this league? People really are playing fifa on here sometimes moan if we sign someone because they’re not good enough same people loan we haven’t signed anyone

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Linkboy13 added 08:53 - Jul 31 Szmodic's never played up front for Blackburn he played a number 10 role he's not comfortable with his back to goal he's more suited with the ball in front of him arriving late in the box.
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BeattiesBackPocket added 09:01 - Jul 31 Linkboy he’s played up front in his career and sometimes for Blackburn all people are saying is it’s an option if all else fails. Rather that than us panic buy someone waste the money so people can come on here and moan at that as well
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leagueonescum added 14:59 - Jul 31 I don't know anything about him but you lot aren't inspiring me :)
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