TWTD understands that Town could learn how much they will have to pay Tranmere Rovers for left-back Aaron Cresswell this afternoon. The clubs were unable to agree compensation for the 21-year-old when he moved to Portman Road in the summer and the matter has gone to a tribunal which is currently being held in Manchester.
The League One club are entitled to compensation despite Cresswell having been out of contract at the end of last season because he is under 24 years of age and had been offered new terms at Prenton Park.
Town made Tranmere a number of offers of compensation both before and after Cresswell signed a three-year deal at Portman Road, but we understand the Birkenhead club wanted significantly more than the Blues were prepared to pay.
Chief executive Simon Clegg and manager Paul Jewell are both expected to be attending this afternoon’s hearing.
The Football League’s tribunal procedure is run by the Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC), who could make their decision today or defer the matter to a later date.