LEE CLARK has played down speculation linking Town with old boy Jon Stead.

The Huddersfield-born 27-year-old striker, who launched his career with 24 goals in 76 games for the Galpharm club, is reported to be available for a move despite being under contract at Ipswich, who are said to be chasing Cardiff's Michael Chopra.

Stead, a former England Under 21 cap, has also played for Blackburn, Sunderland and Sheffield United.

Clark said: "I haven’t contacted (Ipswich manager) Roy Keane about Jon Stead."

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