Claims that Town are targeting former England international Jermain Defoe are wide of the mark, TWTD understands.

Sky Sports are reporting that Town, Sunderland, Charlton Athletic and Oxford United are all chasing the 39-year-old, who is a free agent having left Rangers earlier this month.

However, we understand the Blues have no interest in the veteran frontman.

Defoe’s name came up as a potential target during discussions at Portman Road in the summer, however, the matter was taken no further than that.

The striker was reportedly on £30,000-a-week at Rangers and even if the Blues were keen his wage requirements would almost certainly be impossible for Town to meet while staying within League One’s SCMP limitations.

Meanwhile, Town's permanent signing of loan keeper Christian Walton is concluded barring the announcement.

The 26-year-old has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with his former club Brighton set to receive a small fee.

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Orraman added 14:15 - Jan 19 It's a no for Defoe but I wish Mr Ashton would make the announcement on CW so that I can see it in writing and put my mind at rest
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blues1 added 14:19 - Jan 19 Orroman. Youve just seen it writing in this story.
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ruds added 14:20 - Jan 19 Unless his names Christian Defoe Walton - I don't want to hear about non news! Announce Walton ASAP please Mr Ashton. Thank you
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benfromkent added 14:21 - Jan 19 Now there's a name I'd all but forgotten, didn't know he was still playing. Obviously an absolute non starter/story here, it's only value (in my opinion) was to give me a 'blimey there's a blast from the past, is he still going?!?!?' moment.
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Suffolkboy added 14:26 - Jan 19 Will be the very best of news about C W when it comes ; we'll done ITFC ! COYB
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telpajak added 14:36 - Jan 19 39!! I'll get my boots out! I'm 53 and only want 10000 a week! Mr Ashton I will await your call
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istanblue added 14:52 - Jan 19 Class player. Don't really need another striker tho atm. Need Walton and another CB at least this window.
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BeethorpeAndy added 14:55 - Jan 19 Pleased to see Walton deal done, where did the initial story vanish to? Defoe old but handy! If the right deal could be done then do it. Class player to have on the pitch, even for one half! COYB
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Paulc added 15:05 - Jan 19 Couldn't you have led with "Meanwhile, Town's permanent signing of loan keeper Christian Walton is concluded barring the announcement. The 26-year-old has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with his former club Brighton set to receive a small fee." Rather than someone we're not after?
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Blocker123 added 15:54 - Jan 19 That could of been a very looooooong article…. As there's lots of players that were not in for!!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
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dirtydingusmagee added 15:58 - Jan 19 Paulc ,get a life .
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Barty added 16:01 - Jan 19 Good signing if we can get him for £300 / week . He can always top this up with his pension
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Ipswichbusiness added 16:07 - Jan 19 Probably still a class finisher and too good for this League, but if he's asking anything like £30k per week that would explain why he's unemployed.
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Bad_Boy_Mark added 16:11 - Jan 19 I like JD, but I am happy that we are not in for him as this doesn't look like a forward step. Fantastic news about Walton, does anyone know if the contract has an additional year option?
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fifeblue added 16:23 - Jan 19 £30,000 per week for a 39 year old? Rearrange these words to make a well known phrase or saying ... "off push"
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dubblue added 16:37 - Jan 19 I would be worried if this was true as it could have signalled we were having to say Bonne voyage!! Is Norwood still transfer listed?
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BeethorpeAndy added 17:01 - Jan 19 Norwood is not transfer listed! Very much in new managers plans! Will score on Saturday as we best the mighty Accrington 3-0!!!!!!
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Radlett_blue added 17:02 - Jan 19 £30k a week for a 39 years old striker! While Defoe has scored a few for Rangers in recent years & their level is not dissimilar from League 1, this would be a desperate short term signing & no need for Town to deny such a rumour.
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USA added 17:07 - Jan 19 At least we know Phil Ham is still alive and kicking!! Been looking at the same ‘Closing in on Walton' headline for 2 days and wondered if all was well. Phew!!
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Saxonblue74 added 17:16 - Jan 19 Would be behind Norwood, Bonne, Piggott and maybe even Jackson in my opinion. 39 years old? Absolutely not.
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JaySwitch added 17:17 - Jan 19 'twtd understands' going down well as usual 🙄
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Bert added 18:49 - Jan 19 Great player in his time but ludicrous to even think that we would consider him at his age. A non story indeed.
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jas0999 added 20:00 - Jan 19 Good
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Ipswichbusiness added 08:12 - Jan 20 According to the BBC online gossip column today, Charlton, Oxford, Sunderland and ourselves are all chasing his signature.
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