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Town 'Make Bid' For Second Dutch Keeper Sunday, 19th Jul 2026 11:57 Town have made a bid for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise keeper Kjell Scherpen, according to a report in the Netherlands. The Blues played down interest in the 26-year-old when approached by TWTD early in the transfer window, but the link re-emerged just over a week ago. Now, according to AD.nl, Town have made a bid for Scherpen with discussions ongoing between the clubs.

Van Oevelen Agrees Personal Terms Saturday, 18th Jul 2026 22:02 Volendam keeper Kayne van Oevelen has agreed a five-year deal with the Blues and is set to undergo a medical on Sunday. On Friday, the Blues agreed a €4 million (£3.4 million) fee plus a 10 per cent sell-on the the Dutch side for the 22-year-old. The 6ft 6in tall keeper travelled to England on Saturday to talk terms with a contract which runs to the summer of 2031 having been agrees, according to De Telegraaf.

U21s Beaten at Chelmsford Saturday, 18th Jul 2026 19:42 Town’s U21s were beaten 2-0 by National League South Chelmsford City in their opening pre-season friendly at the Dunmow Group Community Stadium this afternoon. The Essex side took the lead on 34 via an own goal, before Jack Barham added a second on the hour.

U21s in Friendly Action at Chelmsford Saturday, 18th Jul 2026 10:20 Town’s U21s get their pre-season friendly programme under way this afternoon when they face National League South Chelmsford City at their Dunmow Group Community Stadium (KO 3pm). The game is the first of a double-header with the Clarets’ women’s side in action against Clapton CFC in a 5.15pm kick-off.

Town Fatawu Bid Rejected Friday, 17th Jul 2026 18:55 Leicester City are reported to have rejected Town’s first offer for Ghana international winger Abdul Fatawu. Yesterday, news broke that the Blues are targeting the 22-year-old, who is set to leave the Foxes following their relegation to League One. According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Town have now had an initial offer rebuffed but with talks continuing between the clubs.

Town Agree Fee For Volendam Keeper Friday, 17th Jul 2026 18:22 Town have agreed a fee for Volendam keeper Kayne van Oevelen, according to a report in the Netherlands. Van Oevelen, 22, was first mentioned in connection with the Blues by local Dutch media a fortnight ago with news that a €3 million (£2.55 million) bid had been turned down emerging this morning. Now, according to De Telegraaf, a €4 million (£3.4 million) fee plus a sell-on has been accepted.

Town in Talks With Free Agent Japanese International Friday, 17th Jul 2026 12:50 TWTD understands Town are in talks with free agent Japanese international Hidemasa Morita. The 31-year-old left Sporting Lisbon at the end of last season, looking to move away from Portugal. Morita has been keen to find a Premier League club with Leeds United linked, but with French moves also believed to have been on the table.

Town Make Bid For Dutch Keeper Friday, 17th Jul 2026 10:51 Town have made an offer to Volendam for goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen, according to a Dutch report. Van Oevelen, 22, was first mentioned in connection with the Blues by local media in the Netherlands a fortnight ago when FC Twente and Werder Bremen were also said to be keen. Now, according to Voetbal International, the Blues have made a first bid for the Zaandam-born glovesman ahead of Valencia.

Town Confirm Signing of Youngster Atherton Friday, 17th Jul 2026 10:21 Town have confirmed the signing of 17-year-old winger Chris Atherton from Chelsea, as revealed by TWTD yesterday. Atherton joined Glenavon aged five and made his debut for their first team in the Irish League Cup aged only 13 years and 329 days, making him the youngest player ever to appear in a senior game in the UK.

Philogene 'Ready to Leave Town' Friday, 17th Jul 2026 09:53 Bologna, Roma and Benfica are reportedly among a number of clubs keen on Blues winger Jaden Philogene as speculation regarding his future grows. A fortnight ago, the 24-year-old switched agents, leading to talk that he could move on this summer.