BRADFORD City are hoping to fend off interest from afar and tie James Hanson down on fresh terms.
The Bantams are aware that the 22-year-old striker has a host of admirers, but are hoping the offer of an improved contract will help to keep him at Valley Parade.
www.skysports.com also reports Swindon Town have decided against renewing the contract of youngster Lloyd Macklin. Macklin rose through the youth ranks at the County Ground but will end his association with the club when his deal expires on 1st July.
Former Manchester City forward Martin Petrov has agreed terms with Bolton reports The Yorkshire Evening Post and will join the club on July 1. Bolton's interest in the Bulgaria international came to light last week and the 31-year-old has now completed the move having been released from Eastlands at the end of last season.
Tottenham are preparing a £6m bid for Ipswich's 17-year-old striker Connor Wickham, who Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is reported to have expressed an interest in. - Daily Mirror
