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Town boss Roy Keane will have to decide whether to rest a few players for Saturday’s FA Cup trip to League One Southampton with two arguably more important Championship games following on Tuesday and next weekend. Midfielder David Norris, just back from a long-term knee problem, could be one of those left out.

Goals from Tamás Priskin and Gareth McAuley saw the Blues to a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Priskin put Town in front early on before Stephen Quinn equalised for the home side, McAuley grabbing the winner just before half-time.

Town boss Paul Jewell is still looking for more new recruits despite already adding 11 players to his squad this summer. The signings of Jimmy Bullard and Daryl Murphy were confirmed yesterday, while the paperwork making Ibrahima Sonko a Blue is set to be rubber-stamped this morning.

Everton boss David Moyes has revealed that Town manager Joe Royle has been in contact with him regarding the availability of keeper Paul Gerrard. Recently the Blues boss ruled out a move for the former loanee but today appeared to suggest that signing Gerrard was more likely.

Former Blue Richard Wright is close to joining Premier League champions Manchester City on a one-year deal as their third-choice keeper. The 34-year-old is understood to be undergoing a medical at Eastlands.

Town’s move for Wigan striker Jason Scotland is on hold while the Latics secure his replacement, according to reports in Lancashire. Over the weekend, Blues boss Roy Keane

Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that Kelvin Davis could come into his thoughts if Towns bid to sign another former Blue Richard Wright fails. Davis has been rumoured to be a possible Town target for some weeks.

Needham Market chairman David Bugg has confirmed that former Town star Fabian Wilnis is training with the Ridgeons League club, as reported by TWTD on Friday. Wilnis left the Blues after nine years at the end of the season.

Town boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that loan keeper Stephen Bywater has not been offered a contract by the Blues. The former England U21 international joined Town on loan from Derby County in January and made 17 appearances while at Portman Road.

Coventry City are reported to have made a second bid for Carlisle keeper Keiren Westwood, also claimed to be a Blues target, on what is generally a quiet day for Town transfer gossip.