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His loan spell was then extended to an extra month by Peter Taylor, who was keen to sign the former Everton player on a permanent basis.
However, Wolves were no longer willing to release Branch without receiving a transfer fee, and with the ex-England U21 striker demanding high wages the deal was too costly for City chairman Adam Pearson's liking.
Branch scored 3 goals in 7 appearances during his spell at Boothferry Park.