TWTD understands that League Two Hereford United were the club who were set to sign Town youngster Shane O’Connor on loan prior to the deadline a fortnight ago. The left-back or midfielder turned down the move, preferring to stay at Portman Road to fight for his place.

At the time, boss Roy Keane revealed that O’Connor had refused a switch but not the club involved: “Shane had an opportunity to go out. I spoke to him on Thursday and he wanted to stay and I’ve no problem with that.”

Meanwhile, New Zealander Tewi Te Pou is set for trials with Town, Watford and Reading, according to reports in his homeland.

The 19-year-old right-back or winger, who currently plays for Kiwi club Waikato, will spend three weeks in England trying to win himself a professional deal.

Elsewhere, Town are claimed to be eyeing League One Dagenham and Redbridge’s Romain Vincelot. The Blues, Charlton, Millwall and Reading are all said to have been regular visitors to Victoria Road this season to watch the Frenchman in action.

Vincelot began his career as a full-back but has impressed as a midfielder since switching roles last season. The 25-year-old previously played in France with Chamois Niortais and Gueugnon.

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