Imps put three on the transfer list

Both Brown and Butcher, who rejoined the club for a third spell in the summer, have found first-team opportunities limited since Sutton was appointed manager at the start of October.Defender Brown has started three matches and made three substitute appearances under Sutton while midfielder Butcher has started five games and made two appearances from the bench - his last outing coming in a 2-0 league defeat at Rotherham on November 24.Lincoln-born teenager Clucas' only senior appearance for the club was against Darlington in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy in September.Football secretary Fran Martin confirmed that the trio's names have been circulated to other clubs with a view to loan deals or permanent transfers.

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