Celtic’s Daryl Murphy is expected at Portman Road this afternoon to complete another season-long loan switch to the Blues. The deal is not yet done but we understand the clubs are close to finalising the terms of the Irishman’s third loan spell at Portman Road.

The 29-year-old was an unused sub for the Bhoys in their Champions League victory over Helsingborgs IF last night but only as the SPL club were short on cover due to injuries. We understand he was due to fly south this morning.

Murphy’s Celtic contract is up at the end of the season and the clubs have been negotiating the proportion of his wages that Town will pay during the year ahead.

The Irish international has always been keen on a return to Suffolk with his family having settled in the area during his two previous spells.

At the end of last season, Town boss Paul Jewell said he wanted Murphy back at Portman Road for 2012/13 but felt that a permanent deal would be beyond the club’s means with the midfielder or striker on a big money at Parkhead.

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Stato added 13:31 - Aug 30 The fact that no other club wants him shows this isn't a great signing.
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FenboyBlue added 13:48 - Aug 30 It's a funny old thing this repeat arrangement with Murphy but I welcome it. Last time his arrival seem to balance up the team. He must have played more times for us than Celtic whilst inside his Celtic contract!
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tractorblue added 13:58 - Aug 30 At least as you all say,he wants to be here,but Calamity Clegg i'm sure will do his best to mess it up,are we really in for Wickham,no faith in the club anymore,that's Clegg of course,the amount of players that man has cost us in a year is nothing short of frightning,welcome back Murph,Fingers crossed.
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PauloJulio added 14:01 - Aug 30 A player who earns good money but doesn't want to warm the bench and wants to got out on loan and play, a rarity in these times i think!
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Michael11 added 14:20 - Aug 30 Well this just fills me with joy...
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Skip73 added 16:23 - Aug 30 By the time he signs permanently he would have already made over 100 appearences on loan....surely a record.
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scooterblue added 16:26 - Aug 30 we're actually signing someone!!!!. i thought Clegg was going to turn us into a cricket team or something like that.
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runningout added 23:37 - Aug 30 are there any above average tall frontmen about.. clocks ticking for a CB.. with Smith there we are vulnerable.. Harsh but true and has been from day one.. seemed just cause he must be an international, he got place in team.. doesnt work like that : /
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