TWTD understands that Bohemians goalkeeper Brian Murphy was at Portman Road for a medical yesterday and will join the Blues when the Irish season ends in November. TWTD first revealed Town’s interest in the former Manchester City and Swansea keeper a week ago.

Murphy is set to sign a pre-contract agreement with the Blues which will see him join the squad in November when his Bohemians contract ends, formalising the deal when the transfer window reopens in January.

Both Town and Sunderland are reported to have dismissed yesterday afternoon’s claims that Black Cats striker Daryl Murphy is to join the Blues and it may well be that that story was a result of confusion regarding which Murphy has been at the club this week.

Coincidentally, Brian and Daryl Murphy are both 26-years-old and hail from Waterford.

Goalkeeper Murphy started his career in England with Manchester City, during which time he spent spells on loan at Oldham and Peterborough. While at London Road, he made his first senior appearance in his only game for the Posh.

In 2003, after three years at Eastlands, Murphy moved on to Swansea, where he made 18 appearances before returning to Ireland in 2007.

Capped by the Republic of Ireland at U19, U20 and U21 levels, the 6ft 1in tall keeper has been tipped for senior international honours. In 2008 he was named the FAI League of Ireland Player of the Year.

While Town already have two goalkeepers, the Blues may be keen to send Shane Supple out on loan to gain further first team experience, in which case cover would be required.

Town are also looking to sign Bohemians midfielder Gary Deegan, who was first linked with the Blues late last month. Deegan is also out of contract at the end of the Irish season, but compensation would be due to Bohs and to his former club Shelbourne for the 21-year-old under FIFA rules.

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TractorBoyOlly added 16:22 - Aug 13 Pims I couldn't agree more. This is the point that I am trying to make, also if Supple is going to go on loan he needs to go to a top League 1 side such as Charlton, Leeds or Southampton and not to a League that is below is level. I believe that Supple is almost a Championship keep and it would be a great shame to let him finish his contract and let him go for nothing. He is a young prospect and needs to be kept or sold for a substantial amount.

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Rozz added 16:36 - Aug 13 maybe he's expressed interest in leaving? and we need him to make a name for himself at another club to get any sort of fee for him come the end of this year? It's odd that we're bringing in a keeper of all things, but there must be a reason we dont know about? I dont think RK would bring someone in for the hell of it.
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Mark added 16:56 - Aug 13 Richard Wright has easily got 5 years left in him as first choice so whether the deputy is Supple, Murphy or someone else it doesn't matter much.
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MarkITFC added 17:29 - Aug 13 http://www.greenun24.co.uk/content/greenun/sport/football/championship/ipswich-t read that
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northernblue added 19:06 - Aug 13 i dont understand this. supple signs a 1 year deal in order to try and push wright out of number 1 spot (his words). why would keane then send him on loan when he only has a 1 year contract? therefore why bother getting a goalkeeper who will not get a game all season unless by somehow both wright and supple getting injured. i dont see the logic in this signing but hopefully i'm missing something from keano's big plan

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strikalite added 19:26 - Aug 13 Anybody heard of him? Hope he's 6'5" and build like Arnie!
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garvan7 added 20:00 - Aug 13 after 2:00 peno save in this yrs champions league
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Greektractor added 21:13 - Aug 13 rumour has it we're getting both murpheys. Apparently daryl was at the ground for a medical today
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Simon6 added 23:19 - Aug 13 Doubt it hes recently had a medical at PM
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Greektractor added 01:07 - Aug 14 who knows, mount of bullsh*t that floats around our club. Still hopeful though, would be a good addition. No recent news on gio. Bad
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