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Town boss Roy Keane has revealed that the Blues have offered contracts to Shane OConnor, Liam Trotter, Jack Ainsley, Reggie Lambe, Troy Brown and Ian McLoughlin but has confirmed the release of Richard Wright, David Wright, Pim Balkestein, Ed Upson and Devann Yao.

Boss Roy Keane has refused to completely rule out a move for Celtic left-back Lee Naylor. The 29-year-old was

Town are continuing contract talks with trialist Devann Yao’s agent — his mum. The American wide midfielder

Former Town midfielder Devann Yao is on trial with West Ham and scored a goal as a Hammers XI lost 4-2 to League Two Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium this afternoon. The American was released by Town at the end of the season.

Richard Wright returned to action after his knee ligament injury but couldn’t prevent the reserves from losing 2-1 to Wycombe Wanderers at Playford Road on Wednesday afternoon. Man mountain defender Luke Oliver put the Chairboys in front with Ed Upson equalising just before the break, but Jerome Federico’s 25-yard shot in the final moments won it for the visitors.

Boss Roy Keane says midfielder Ed Upson needs to “get a move on” if he is to win an extension to his contract which is up in the summer. Upson, who until recently has been sidelined with glandular fever, netted the penalty which won last week’s reserves derby against Norwich, but failed to impress his watching manager.

Town boss Roy Keane says he is yet to consider whether the Blues will look at signing new loan strike pair Daryl Murphy and David Healy on a permanent basis in the summer. The duo joined Town from Sunderland on half-season loans on Monday.

Fringe members of Roy Keane’s squad are being lined up for loans ahead of the transfer window opening in January. Chief executive Simon Clegg says he hopes to secure their moves before Christmas so he, Keane and club owner Marcus Evans can concentrate on negotiating permanent deals once the window is open.

Town’s out-of-contract players and coaching staff will learn whether they will be offered new deals a meetings with boss Roy Keane next couple of weeks. David Wright, Richard Wright and Shane O’Connor are the most prominent players whose deals are up this summer.

Keeper Richard Wright and midfielder Lee Martin will be in the Town reserves side facing Luton at Portman Road on Wednesday afternoon (KO 2pm).