Boss Joe Royle is still keen to add a defensive player to his squad ahead of the closure of the transfer window next week. The Town manager has been on the look-out for defensive recruits all summer.

Royle said: "We are looking at Premiership clubs with a view to taking a player on a three or six-month loan.

"The position I want to fill is a defender who can also play as a defensive midfielder."

The Blues currently have former Athletic Bilbao defender or midfielder Óscar Vales on a week's trial.

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