Town manager Paul Jewell says he is hopeful of making two further additions to his squad on Monday. Those players are likely to be Fulham keeper David Stockdale, who will join on loan, and Arsenal striker or wideman Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.

Speaking after last night’s 1-1 draw at Southend, Jewell wouldn’t be drawn on specific names for fear of jeopardising the deals: “I don’t want to say anything which might upset the clubs we’re dealing with.

"I’m not trying to be evasive but hopefully we’ll have two new players in the building on Monday.

“I have to be respectful. I’ve been in the game long enough and don’t want to say something that people could take offence to and change their minds. But I’ll be disappointed if we don’t have two new players available for the Colchester game.

“One is a loan and one is a permanent signing. When I got on the bus today, as far as I was aware, fees were agreed. Nothing official, but I think I’ll be disappointed if it doesn’t progress over the weekend.”

On Thursday, the Blues were linked with a loan move for Stockdale, 25, and with a £1 million permanent deal for 20-year-old Emmanuel-Thomas.

Stockdale seems certain to be the loanee and Emmanuel-Thomas would appear to be the other expected addition, although one report in the local press in South Yorkshire claims Town have confirmed their interest in Ched Evans, but this may just be a reference to Jewell’s comment earlier in the week that Evans is “on the list” when he also said no bid had been made for the Welshman.

Emmanuel-Thomas has not been involved with the Arsenal first team squad in pre-season, but scored two goals in a 9-0 reserves victory at Hastings on Tuesday, having previously netted once in a 3-0 win at Woking. One report claims Burnley and Portsmouth have also had offers accepted by the Gunners.

Leeds were also interested in signing Stockdale on loan but are reported to have been unable to agree a deal with the Cottagers. Swansea recently made an unsuccessful attempt to sign the former York and Darlington man on a permanent basis.

Town are likely to have to pay a loan fee for Stockdale, who was named in two full England squads last season, while Fulham have also insisted on a recall clause.

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imallblue added 10:30 - Jul 24 Lindegaard from man utd (goalkeeper, loan) and JET (arsenal 1.25m)
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planetblue_2011 added 11:02 - Jul 24 Great news if we can get these 2 players. I think pj nearly has his team now. Just a cb, maybe cm & we will look the business.
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Tractamatt added 16:31 - Jul 24 Probably pre signing jitters but i dont think we will get stockdale,He's a leeds supporter born in leeds and leeds are our competition for him. If pj wins him over he should get the freedom of ipswich
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CharlieITFC added 18:42 - Jul 24 im not sure we really need Stockdale. Fulop is good enough. We need a CB to play with Smith/Delaney. JET would be quality...young, powerful, quick, and plenty of potential, could be perfect for Chopra, especially after player together at Cardiff. Personally, i hope PJ has done something about Whittingham. JET and Whittingham tomorrow would make me a very happy fan. Anyone got any thoughts on Sol Campbell? He's training with Arsenal, but could be solid for one last season in the championship, although another older player, still got much to give...

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planetblue_2011 added 19:25 - Jul 24 Great news if we can get these 2 players. I think pj nearly has his team now. Just a cb, maybe cm & we will look the business.
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del45 added 19:35 - Jul 24 I think you can forget abount Stockdale on SSN at 12 today he said a return to South Yorkshire would suit him also at 5 today Leeds manager has said he will have a loan signing to-morrow.
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GTRKing added 19:36 - Jul 24 Well it JEMT & Stockdale i bet & a defender signing on tuesday at 7pm & speeding down the A12 To get to the colchester game on time
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GTRKing added 19:39 - Jul 24 O so no stockdale then so must be a defender on loan i bet
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suffolkpunchdrunk added 20:08 - Jul 24 Must be Iniesta & Xavi, fed up with La Liga hoofball at FC Barcelona!
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ITFC4daprem added 20:28 - Jul 24 yes please
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runaround added 21:43 - Jul 24 Not bothered either way about Stockdale as I feel Flip-flop is a reasonable keeper at this level and the wages/loan fee could be better used elsewhere. JET would definitely give us something we dont have but I fear we maybe outbid on wages front if story about Portsmouth also having a bid excepted is correct
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GTRKing added 21:56 - Jul 24 We will get him & why would it be on TWTD Pomey can pee off he ours stockdale not too keen on. But JET Yess please
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runaround added 22:09 - Jul 24 I hope you're right GTRKing!...I guess we will find out tomorrow
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johnhazelbum added 22:39 - Jul 24 Stockdale revealed that he would "love to help my hometown club back to where they belong" if a move to Leeds became an option for him.
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TractorRoyNo1 added 23:19 - Jul 24 google - lifted from NotW marcus139 added 23:15 - Jul 23 As a side note, tractorroyno1 please tell me how you found your avatar.....! It is genius.
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TractorRoyNo1 added 23:21 - Jul 24 we HAD the best centre half in this division and failed to give him a 3 year contract so he walked away marcus139 added 00:23 - Jul 24 Chepstowblue i lik the two players you suggest. But we have just signed best centre half in division if he can stay fit. Big if however as he is getting on a bit.
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GTRKing added 23:21 - Jul 24 yh so stockdale sign 1st & JET will Sign tomz or befor colchester game. Then team is sorted except for A CB RB & 1 CM
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