Town appear increasingly likely to complete the signing of former Nottingham Forest skipper Luke Chambers, who underwent a medical and held talks at Portman Road yesterday. The 26-year-old returned home to Nottingham last night with rumours circulating that the move would break down with Leeds and a number of other clubs also believed to be interested.

However, it appears Leeds, whose takeover is believed to be close, have not firmed up their interest in the former Northampton man, who is available on a free transfer, his Forest deal having expired at midnight on Saturday.

As per reports earlier today, it seems Chambers returned home merely to take his time before making what is a big decision.

While a deal may not be done in time for Chambers to join the squad for the first day of pre-season training tomorrow, we understand the deal could well be completed by the end of the week.

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Urchin added 16:57 - Jul 4 I do hope so
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Ipswich_Crazy added 16:59 - Jul 4 See! now carm down! Sensible thing to do when moving clubs/area.
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AlanMahon2011 added 17:00 - Jul 4 Even Clegg's put his Olympic torch down to cross his fingers for this one!
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tractorblue99 added 17:01 - Jul 4 The moaners have gone into hiding.
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ArnieMsBigToe added 17:02 - Jul 4 I am seriously doubting some of the stuff that appears to be happening at the moment. In addition to Luke Chambers, we were also supposed to be getting the signature of French-Guinean midfielder Cheick Kourouma. Why no further mention of this? Phil: is it possible that PJ could have his own area on this site? You could make it so nobody else could write anything on it. All we could do, would be read it. If he's right in the middle of a touchy negotiation, he could just tell us all to be quiet and wait . . . That'd be funny...

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Alfie1476 added 17:03 - Jul 4 I think any Leeds offers would have materialised by now. What we do have to offer LC is almost certainly guaranteed first team football. Maybe Forest have locker deposits that he didn't want to lose....?
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noitan added 17:04 - Jul 4 It's Clegg in now then, and PJ as well.
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ArnieMsBigToe added 17:04 - Jul 4 Cheick Kourouma??
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blueblood66 added 17:05 - Jul 4 good!
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PhilTWTD added 17:05 - Jul 4 ArnieMsBigToe Kourouma it's a case of getting all the ends tied up re his previous clubs. As compensation is technically due, clubs need to get agreements in place (probably no cash changing hands) to prevent people coming chasing later. Also international clearance. These are the hold-up.
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irishtim added 17:06 - Jul 4 If he is getting 16k a week i would rather go elsewhere. Too much imo.
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bluey420 added 17:07 - Jul 4 I hate too tell everyone I was right I said on here last week L.Chambers will be a Ipswich Town player many many doubted it but my source is rarely wrong I hope everyone who posted abuse or criticised Evans Clegg n Jewell will post apologise now welcome too Portman Road Luke Chambers now we need a GK but who?
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gypo added 17:11 - Jul 4 Humble pie time for the moaners I think. Fecking Kn:obheads
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Michael11 added 17:12 - Jul 4 @bluey420 - let's just wait til the I's are dotted and the T's are crossed! By the way surely the goalkeeper to sign is Ben Williams from Colchester, it just makes sense.
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Hellosadness added 17:13 - Jul 4 Great signing, hopefully he will be a rock at our defense next season to give us a chance of promotion to the promise land!
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Garv added 17:15 - Jul 4 Clegg in.
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Garv added 17:17 - Jul 4 I stand by what I said regarding letting Chambers leave the building without signing or at least agreeing terms. All I will say is I think other clubs would have had the pulling power to convince him to sign straight away. All we did was allow more time for his head to be turned. This is positive news though, can't wait til its all over and he's officially a Town player.
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ArnieMsBigToe added 17:20 - Jul 4 Thank you Phil
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GTRKing added 17:22 - Jul 4 Looks good he will sign tommorw or Friday. Lets Hope they can pull this one off
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BillBlue added 17:26 - Jul 4 Garv, If I were Chambers I would have wanted a face to face chat with PJ and, apparently, he was still on holiday so, perhaps, everything in the garden is rosy. I do hope so. COYB
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Langdon_Blue added 17:26 - Jul 4 Always had faith that this business would get done *tongue firmly in cheek*
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fenboy added 17:29 - Jul 4 luke chambers has been spoted at elland road.looks like he dosent want to be a tractor boy after all ha ha ha lmfao
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ITFCforlife added 17:32 - Jul 4 was confident yesterday, now worrying a bit
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GTRKing added 17:34 - Jul 4 Fenboy he will still come to town & how you know he's been spotted there?
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fenboy added 17:36 - Jul 4 my uncle john works in the offices there
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