Town are in talks with former England international Emile Heskey. The 34-year-old is out of contract having left Aston Villa earlier in the summer.

A national newspaper broke the news of the Blues' interest in the veteran striker earlier today, with TWTD sources more locally backing up the report.

Last night, Blues boss Paul Jewell revealed that Town are close to making their fourth signing of the summer with a big frontman in the Heskey mould very much amongst his targets.

Heskey started his career with Leicester City before moving on to Liverpool, Birmingham, Wigan and then finally Villa.

Jewell previously signed 6ft 2in tall Heskey whilst at Wigan during the summer of 2006.

Poll: In favour of Emile Heskey joining the Blues?

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tim added 11:17 - Jul 20 oh sweet jesus
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Eeyore added 11:18 - Jul 20 Heskey will be knocking them out of the way and Chopra will be putting it the net.
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jas0999 added 11:18 - Jul 20 I heard from a reliable source back in May that Heskey was a target. I accept we need some experience in teh squad - but have a fair amount after last season's signings. Trouble with Heskey is he is too old, too injury prone - right up PJ's street. Oh and as a striker - he doesn't score goals!! This would be without doubt a truely terrible signing and expensive.
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StuartBrett8 added 11:18 - Jul 20 He wont score many goals but he's a nightmare for opposition defenders.. and set's up loads... worth a punt :)
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FenboyBlue added 11:20 - Jul 20 This will be a nightmare for our groundsmen, having to keep re-levelling the Portman road pitch after every match.
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samITFC added 11:22 - Jul 20 SIGN HIM UP!!
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PunchNoHopers added 11:22 - Jul 20 Well I'm really not sure about this and hope it doesn't happen. Never really rated Heskey although he does hold the ball up, he can't run and his shooting and goals to games ratio return is shocking. Does anyone know how many goals and appearances he made last season ?
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stoofer added 11:23 - Jul 20 14 goals in the last 4 seasons at villa in all competitions !
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norfolk_mighty_horse added 11:24 - Jul 20 I work in a office full of scummers and they have just fallen about laughing!!! For the sake of all that is holy.... Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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afrodids added 11:24 - Jul 20 Please no! I'd rather sign Ian Marshall.lol better still get scowie to lace his boots up. Ok pj stop p*ssing about m8!
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PunchNoHopers added 11:25 - Jul 20 Well stoofer and JimmyJazz those stats say it all really and add to my opinion (or lack) of him!
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Jimmys_Law added 11:25 - Jul 20 Haha. Would rather have Michael Owen but I suppose you can't really be picky when it comes to former England internationals. :p
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boodafrench added 11:30 - Jul 20 @bluebud ... probably. I do have a few tear jerkers in my repetoire, ala phil collins.
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stu_ward27 added 11:33 - Jul 20 oh dear oh dear oh dear! not a goalscorer, and scotland can do a similar job but with more goals! he was on massive wages as well at Villa so who knows what wages he would want!
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Keaneish added 11:37 - Jul 20 How can anyone say No? We're talking about an England International!
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ArnieMsBigToe added 11:39 - Jul 20 I do NOT want this!! He is pure crap!! PJ will not be going for him. . . . I hope!!!! 1 goal in 29 games. You're 'avin a giraffe!!
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bluelady added 11:40 - Jul 20 Those with the stats, for a balanced view can anyone quote goals created/assists.
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ArnieMsBigToe added 11:42 - Jul 20 Hang on a minute!! I bet PJ wants to play him in defence. That may not be so bad. Phew . . . . For a minute there, I thought he was the mystery striker!!
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bluebud added 11:42 - Jul 20 @ boodafrench I'm only joking mate, your tunes are dope - I'll reveal who I am when I next see you x
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AbujaBlue added 11:51 - Jul 20 He's trending on twitter now. But seriously, ignore all the jokes and people laughing, he is a quality player. And perhaps people are forgetting something - we are IPSWICH - to most people a mediocre Championship club. This could be the signing we need.
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StowTractorBoy added 11:52 - Jul 20 I thought the policy of siging has beens had gone so really hope this is not true. Heskey may be big and powerful just what we want, but far too laid back for me and his scoring record is not good. Different kind of player I know but would rather have Scotland up front. Perhaps PJ will give them a half each in every game as realistically how many games is Heskey going to play the full 90 minutes in the hurly burly of the Championship. Very surprised with this if true and goes against everthing wee are trying to build. Having said that if he is in a blue shirt I'll cheer him on.

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shoopdelang added 11:53 - Jul 20 He would be a good signing. He would add something different. He would do what Jewell wanted Ellington to do but hopefully do it well! Although this is a gamble so I can see why some are concerned.
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brendenward35 added 11:54 - Jul 20 ??? so cannot afford another goal keepers wages but can afford Heskey's wages something doesn't add up here do we need another goal keeper or do we need another striker?
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prospekt85 added 11:58 - Jul 20 would much rather heskey be part of the squad than ellington. could be useful in the championship.. cant expect to be paid too much at his age suppose it depends how much he liked working with paul jewell!
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rymall93 added 12:02 - Jul 20 The step down in the championship might be what Heskey needs, I'm all for it, plus he scored against the Germans, can't be all bad;)
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