Ligue 1 Toulouse are reportedly showing interest in Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi.

The Iraq international, who scored in last night’s 2-1 friendly victory over Charlton, ended last season on loan at Stoke City and it would be little surprise if he moved on again this summer, either on the same basis or permanently.

TWTD revealed a fortnight ago that Luton Town are keen on the 23-year-old with manager Matt Bloomfield having previously worked with him at Wycombe Wanderers.

We understand the Hatters retain an interest in Al-Hamadi - and are also keeping tabs on midfielder Cameron Humphreys - but with Town unwilling to allow the striker to leave until they have added to their attacking ranks with the one-time AFC Wimbledon man the only back-up to George Hirst as it stands.

Similarly, the Blues are currently in no position to allow Humphreys to move on with their midfield department similarly depleted at present.

Now, according to the Iraq Football Podcast, which has shown itself to be well informed regarding Al-Hamadi in the past, Toulouse are showing interest, but with the Blues rebuffing all offers for the Liverpool-raised striker up to now.

The Blues are likely to want three out-and-out strikers with Chelsea youngster Marc Guiu a known target, but with Premier League new boys Sunderland reported to be in talks to sign the 19-year-old Spaniard on loan.

US international Patrick Agyemang was also on Town’s radar earlier in the summer but completed a $8 million (£6 million) plus $2 million (£1.5 million) in add-ons switch to Derby County.

Former Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie, a free agent after leaving Las Palmas in Spain, has also been linked, although is understood to be on the Blues’ long list rather than an immediate target.

Al-Hamadi has made three starts and 24 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring five goals, since signing from AFC Wimbledon for around £1 million in January 2024, penning a deal which runs to the summer of 2028.

While at Stoke in the second half of last season, Al-Hamadi made 11 starts and four sub appearances, scoring twice.

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Gforce added 23:01 - Jul 30 It's almost certain AAH will leave, when we eventually find a replacement. He's a whole hearted player,but unfortunately just not a top 2 championship player.
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runningout added 23:06 - Jul 30 Deja vu vibes… Surely not
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Fat_Boy_Tim added 01:25 - Jul 31 In all honesty, if there were two stories with titles reading: 'French Club Toulouse to make loan offer for Cajuste' - Toulouse FC, who finished 10th in League 1 last season, are looking to offer 2.5 million euro to loan Cajuste with a 7 Million euro option to buy. and 'Saudi Pro-League Champions eying Al Hamadi Move' - Reigning Saudi Pro-League Champions Neom are poised to make move for Iraq international Ali Al Hamadi' How many of you would notice the difference? I could easily make one up... 'Addicks set to make six figure bid for Clark' - Charlton Athletic are preparing to make an offer for Harry Clark believed to be in the region of £250,000, the newly promoted outfit are understood to be in the market for a right back and Clark (in the last year of his contract) is thought to be on their radar.'

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tetchris added 05:28 - Jul 31 If we can get over £5m for AAH then we should take it!
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churchmans added 06:04 - Jul 31 Tetchris £5mill for AAH lol
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oioihardy added 06:47 - Jul 31 People quick to hate in ali . Thought he played well against charlton . But charlton didn't have too much about them . If ali stay with us this season not against it . 3rd choice st doesn't have to be a world beater . But I doubt a 23 year old player wants to be 3rd choice
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Dissboyitfc added 07:39 - Jul 31 he needs game time, wont get it here! Got a feeling we will announce a couple of signings in quick successio1
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9darter added 07:41 - Jul 31 I wish Ali could have an injury-free season, wherever he plays.
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MickMillsTash added 08:13 - Jul 31 If he left - Would this put the pre-season trip to Iraq next year in jeopardy?
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ringwoodblue added 08:20 - Jul 31 If he’s allowed to leave that means we must have one or two strikers lined up as we can’t go into a new season with just Hirsty. Hope one of them isn’t Ollie McThug
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Linkboy13 added 08:32 - Jul 31 Don't think he's been fully fit so it's hard to Judge him needs a long run of games and he's not going to get that at Ipswich. Always gives one hundred percent so wish him all the best wherever he goes.
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Edmundo added 09:00 - Jul 31 Think we should give AAH time. He will stay till we have at least one striker in the door, but that might be August 31st. I'd do what we did last season with him: keep him till January as Cup/back-up then loan if he's not blowing the bl00dy doors off.
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blueboy1981 added 09:08 - Jul 31 The Portman Road exit continues to be busy - obviously some people in Football know Good Players.
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Ipswich1977 added 09:29 - Jul 31 No loss here if we are honest. Next up, Muric to go. Let's get rid of the dross.
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runningout added 09:38 - Jul 31 I get it 1977 although there are more constructive ways of putting it
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DavoIPB added 09:43 - Jul 31 Ipswich 1977. By far best goal keeper in championship. Unfortunately doesn't seem to command respect from defence or fans.
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Cloddyseedbed added 10:04 - Jul 31 I think a move would be good for his career and free some wages for a proper striker.
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bricor2011 added 13:25 - Jul 31 Get rid of, asap.
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DocMartyn added 15:09 - Jul 31 @DavoIPB If he doesn't command the respect of his defence then he can't, almost by definition, be the best goal keeper in the Championship....
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BobbyPetta11 added 18:29 - Jul 31 Let’s be honest he’s pony. Take a profit and run however, he’s very young for that skin head could be proved wrong.
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