Vital Crewe Gossip Column Seven

INBOUND:

Clayton Ince – Walsall – Former keeper thought to be in Gudjon’s sights after Walsall’s poor offer of a new contract. Link. No deal. Re-signs for Walsall.

Gylfi Sigurdsson – Reading – Gudjon wants Siggy back for next season but hopes are fading fast with Reading remaining in Championship.Highly unlikely

Dennis Lawrence – Unattatched – Released by Swansea Lawrence has made it clear he wants to join Crewe… but does Gudjon want him? Gudjon says Lawrence is too expensive.

John Ruddy – Everton – Ruddy has already made it known he won’t drop to League Two, even on a loan deal. No deal

Marlon Broomes – Blackpool/Unattached – Released by Blackpool and has admitted he’d be interested in a move.

Ross MacLaren – Unattached – An outbound Neil Baker could mean Gudjon’s number two from Notts County could be in the frame.

Martin Foyle – York City – York have denied that Gudjon wants their manager as his new number two.

Steve Davis – Nantwich Town – Set to be named Gudjon’s new assistant manager.Confirmed

Kelvin Langmead – Shrewsbury Town – Langmead’s agent admits interest but nothing more. Signed new deal with Shrewsbury.

Mark Hughes – Northampton Town – Defender Hughes snubbed a move to Gresty Road in favour of League One Walsall.

Colin Doyle – Birmingham City – Doyle rumoured to be one of a few keepers Gudjon will target to be number one next season.

OUTBOUND:

John Brayford – Derby + others – Crewe and Derby currently discussing a price for Brayford, who looks likely to leave. Link.

Neil Baker – Set For New Role – Rumours suggest Baker will be offered the Chief Scout role within the club.

Tom Pope – Rotherham – The Millers are very keen on Pope but a five figure sum looks to have been turned down.Signed for Rotherham for £150k.

Michael O’Connor – Lincoln, Scunthorpe – Scunthorpe set to make offer for midfielder soon.Signed for Scunthorpe for a fee that could rise to £225k.

Danny Woodards – Doncaster, Colchester, MK Dons, Norwich – Having already rejected a new contract Woody is looking for a move south with four clubs said to be interested.Signed for MK Dons on 2 year deal

Billy Jones – Exeter – Possible return to Exeter has been denied by Billy himself.