Town winger Ulrich Le Pen s loan club Strasbourg will have to wait until June 11th to discover whether their finances are in good enough shape for them to remain in the French top flight.
Town manager Joe Royle says he expects the summer transfer dealing to start in June. The Blues boss will be on holiday at his home in Majorca during that period, but says he will fly back at a moment s notice if required.
Despite the season being over Town have a number of players still undergoing treatment. Four players are recovering from operations while others are still suffering with knocks picked up late in the 2001/02 campaign.
Town could receive a cash boost this summer should French winger Ulrich Le Pen switch clubs. Le Pen has had a fine season with Strasbourg and is reported to be interesting a number of other French clubs.
Town keeper Matteo Sereni has told Italian newspapers that he wants to remain with loan club Brescia next season. The stopper has had a hugely impressive year back in Italy and is interesting a number of clubs aside from his current paymasters.