George Burley is still refusing to comment on reports that Matteo Sereni is on his way to Portman Road. When the story first broke on Monday Burley refused to either confirm or deny the story and it seems he is continuing to take the same line until the deal is done.
Hassan Kachloul, the man who has twice refused to join Town in the last year, is now praising the Blues. The Southampton midfielder is out of contract at the Dell and with Hoddle gone and no new man yet in place could well be on his way. Could he have changed his mind about Town?
Town manager George Burley has said he wants to bring in an attacking midfielder before Thursday s transfer deadline. Town have sought to find a player to fill this gap in the squad since last summer, but despite interest in Claus Jensen, Gert Verheyen, Hassan Kachloul and at least one other unnamed player no-one has been signed.
Breaking news this evening says that Hassan Kachloul has turned town the latest contract offered to him by the south coast club. It remains to be seen whether George Burley will try to tempt the Moroccan to Town, given that the Southampton Chairman, Rupert Lowe, described his demands as unrealistic.
Marcus Bent has emeged as a new doubt after he injured his back in training on Sunday. The Town striker is set to be replaced with either Darren Bent or Pablo Couñago.