Town boss Mick McCarthy says he’s unlikely to add to his squad before Saturday’s game at Oakwell, but revealed that a potential move is currently ongoing.

McCarthy doesn’t expect to have made a new addition ahead of his return to his hometown club: “Unlikely and even if we got somebody they can’t do anything until Friday. To bring them in and to be playing is unlikely.

“We’ve got one that’s spinning,” he added. “Let’s hope it stays there and doesn’t fall on my head.”

McCarthy, who was typically tight-lipped regarding his target's identity, says he’d like to add another player to his midfield options but isn’t in any panic with the likes of Jay Tabb, Stephen Hunt and Anthony Wordsworth impressing him during last week’s 1-0 victory against Bolton.

“Bearing in mind that we’ve got so many injuries there it would be handy to have somebody, that’s for sure,” he said.

“I hope to get one in, but I’m not unduly worried whether I do or I don’t, to be quite honest, because Tabby and Hunty [were outstanding], and Woody came in and had a good 60 minutes.

“I thought Frazer Richardson was excellent as well. I know he was only on for 10 minutes, he’s capable, so we’re all right. If I get somebody, great, if I don’t, the lads are fine.”

Meanwhile, Leeds manager Brian McDermott says midfielder Paul Green - the player it's believed McCarthy pulled out of signing prior to the closure of the transfer window - could soon be set for a loan move.

From Saturday, Football League clubs are able to sign players on emergency loans of up to 93 days.

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blue78 added 20:48 - Feb 6 Strechyboy... The playoff final this year is May 24th.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 21:56 - Feb 6 I belive Palace are going to let williams out on loan but I doubt he will be a creative spark if thats who we are lining up and he's not vastly esperianced nor that highly rated. 3 assists in 50 league apperances. I also gather Garvan has said its not happening. So far Dorrans (Unlikely) Trotter (Not possble) Upson (not possible) Green and Garvan have been suggested. Only Dorrans sets my pulse racing and I dont see it happening as I dont thin we could afford him or get him. Any other suggestions?

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Warkys_Tash added 22:47 - Feb 6 With all due respect Garvan is a very good technical ball player &'passer, but as we have all seen from the Magilton era, never had any pace and as a result was found wanting. Hence never made the step up to the Prem - no point in signing him - not much better than Wordsworth, who IMO is also too slow.
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bluebare added 23:28 - Feb 6 will it be Jamie O'Hara as he goes to all of micks clubs?
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riley26 added 23:35 - Feb 6 I was going to suggest Zoltan Gera although just noticed he played his first full 90 minutes in their last match. Before then he had hardly been involved. Others that have been mentioned: Dorrans, Quinn, Williams could all add something. Sounds like Garvan has stated he's not coming, was on the cards a few weeks back but no more.
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riley26 added 23:36 - Feb 6 Then again could be someone from a lower league. Moussa from Coventry seems to be getting a few links, no nothing about him though.
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