Coventry City Track Imp

9th June 2007

Lincoln City FC are facing an increasingly tough task to hold on to star Jeff Hughes.

Earlier this year, it emerged that Crystal Palace were scouting Hughes with a view to a transfer. However, only a few days ago, Lincoln City denied that Crystal Palace had made a bid for Hughes despite rumours in London that one was about to be submitted. Now, it has emerged that Palace face competition from Coventry City for Hughes. Ironically, Coventry are now managed by Iain Dowie, who is a former Crystal Palace manager.

Reports in Lincoln suggest that The imps are holding out for at least £500,000. Unfortunately, reports in Ireland suggest that Hughes' former club Larne are entitled to a sell-on clause. Neither of these reports have been confirmed though.

It is also reported that Sheffield United could be set to join the chase for Hughes.

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