TWTD understands that Manchester United defender Reece Brown will be joining the Blues on loan until the end of the season. News of Town’s interest in the 21-year-old younger brother of former England international Wes broke this lunchtime.
Earlier this season, Brown, primarily a central defender, made 10 appearances while on loan at Coventry, playing alongside January signing David McGoldrick, before being recalled to Old Trafford due to his lack of opportunities after the change of manager at the Ricoh Arena.
England U19 and U20 international Brown, who is 6ft 3in tall, has previously had spells on loan at Bradford, Doncaster and Oldham, and has also played as a holding midfielder and at full-back. He is yet to make his Red Devils debut.
A number of other clubs are also believed to have been interested in signing Brown on loan. Mick McCarthy had played down the chances of adding further signings to his squad — he already has the five domestic loanees permitted in a matchday squad — but Brown’s versatility may have persuaded him to add him as cover for a number of areas of his squad.