TWTD understands that Portsmouth duo Joel Ward and Stephen Henderson have turned down the chance to join the Blues, the clubs having agreed a joint fee earlier this evening.
The pair, part of a triple bid which has been ongoing for several days along with Jason Pearce, are believed to have turned down Town’s contract offer.
Henderson announced his intention to stay at Portsmouth earlier in the evening via Twitter.
Whether the Blues will continue to negotiate until the 11pm deadline remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, former Blues loanee Keith Andrews is reported to be in talks with West Brom.
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