The Sky Blues have failed to score in their last three matches, and Pearce, who was unsuccessful with two bids for Ashton in the summer, is reported 'exclusively' by Charlie Wyett of the Sun to be prepared to splash £10 on Charlton's Danny Murphy and Norwich's prized asset in order to rectify the situation.
Wyett believes the former Crewe man "will leave Carrow Road providing Premiership clubs match the Canaries' valuation". However, both Wigan and Portsmouth have been reluctant to do so, leaving The City of Manchester Stadium as one of Ashton's main potential destinations.