TWTD understands Town’s move to sign Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil is progressing and should be confirmed within the next 48 hours.
The 24-year-old, who is believed to be at the club for a medical and to complete the formalities regarding his loan switch, looks set to become the club’s second addition of the January window following the signing of Anis Mehmeti from Bristol City on Friday.
News of the Blues’ interest in Neil emerged on Saturday, Town subsequently firming up their approach and seeing off opposition from Rangers and West Ham United with Sheffield United also believed to have been keen.
Black Cats head coach Regis Le Bris revealed after their 3-1 defeat to the Hammers that Neil, who is out of contract in the summer, was expected to depart early this week and we understand it was a move to Town that the Frenchman was referring to.
Neil, who skippered the club in 2024/25, has been out of favour this season, making only three sub appearances in the Premier League.
Town have been on the lookout for another midfielder during this window and made an approach to Fulham for skipper Tom Cairney, who subsequently signed a new deal with the Cottagers.
Former England U20 international Neil has played all his football for Sunderland having come through their academy, making a total of 182 starts, among them last season’s play-off final, and 18 sub appearances, scoring 12 goals.