TWTD understands that Crystal Palace’s Jonny Williams is due at Town on Monday to formalise a second loan spell with the Blues.

The 20-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful stint with Town towards the end of last season, scoring one goal in 11 starts and two sub appearances.

While manager Mick McCarthy played down the likelihood of a further addition to his squad at his post-match press conference, earlier in the day, speaking Radio Suffolk’s Life’s a Pitch, MD Ian Milne hinted that a deal was close.

“Watch this space,” Milne said. Pressed further on whether a new signing could be on the cards, he added: “Just wait and see, but, yes, I think so. I’m not going to say who.”

Williams was left out of Palace’s 18 for their 2-0 home win against Leicester today, having played the first 80 minutes of their Capital One Cup defeat to Newcastle on Wednesday.

The midfielder has been tipped for a loan move to the Blues or another of a number of interested Championship clubs since the summer, but new manager Neil Warnock had been keen to take a look at the Wales international before sending him out for a spell.

Outside the transfer window Championship clubs are permitted to take players on loans of up to 93 days.

Warnock has confirmed that Williams’s long-term future is at Selhurst Park with his contract running until the summer of 2018.

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Hungry_Badger added 22:28 - Sep 27 I have an erection.
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bluemikey100 added 22:33 - Sep 27 O.M.G ITS JOHNNY didnt think this wud happen now warnock there things can only get better and were 4th now lol
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floridaboy added 22:50 - Sep 27 Problem I have is who misses out. Bishop will have his day and maybe will be better off going out on loan. I like Anderson and would not like to see him miss out Assume Wiliiams will sit behind McGoldrick and Murphy as he is not coming to bench warm!
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Fat_Boy_Tim added 22:54 - Sep 27 Amazing news and we now have so many ways of playing and getting results. MM has drilled the squad with at least 4 formations this season and they are all working nicely. Our midfield options are insane! Left - Tabb, Henshaw, Hunt, (Murphy). Right- Stewart, Anderson, Ambrose Attacking- Bishop, Williams, (McGoldrick), (Bru). Central- Hyam, Collison, Bru, (Tabb), (Ambrose) Holding- Skuse, (Hyam), (Tabb) Looking at it, it seems to me that the injury we'd find hardest to cover is Skuse!

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Sindre94 added 23:52 - Sep 27 Love it :) Cant wait for my trip over for the Nottingham game next weekend :D
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Tractorog added 00:08 - Sep 28 Some of the midfield loan signings now seem a little strange - but what fantastic news. A known quality signing.
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Warkys_Tash added 01:00 - Sep 28 Yes! Sign him up, just what we need. This move shouldn't halt Bishops development, it's a long season & you can't have enough creative players. If it happens, can't wait to see him & McG play together.
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pazelle added 01:29 - Sep 28 Well happy about this as long as it's got nothing to do with Mings...
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PortmanPie78 added 02:10 - Sep 28 Will honestly say in liquid clubbing and this is more interesting than any girl that's approached me tonight! !! By a mile! !!
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marcusevans added 09:57 - Sep 28 Great news!!! And don't forget we also have Collison to fit into the team as well!
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irishtim added 10:03 - Sep 28 As I predicted on here a while back, not too many believed me. Know DD as we are both cork men and he told me this was on the cards. Happy days.
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Daleyitfc added 10:18 - Sep 28 Great : why have just 11 players competing for 4 midfield slots when you can have 12 instead? Ludicrous.
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warktheline added 10:52 - Sep 28 Spot on irishtim, as you are most of the time. Your a good man, always kept the faith.
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TimmyH added 11:03 - Sep 28 Glad but surprised this is happening - you do have to ask yourself is Crystal Palace that strong (squad wise) they can let Williams go out on loan? - is there now that much of a gap developing between the Championship and even the bottom of the Premiership teams?
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ldnj added 11:12 - Sep 28 And if he is really that good and makes the difference what happens come December ?!
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PJH added 11:39 - Sep 28 Although I do worry what Williams' possible arrival might do to Bishop's development there is no doubting the thought of Williams and McGoldrick in the same team is exciting.I do wonder if his coming here is certain though because if it was definite why did Mick not say so when asked yesterday.Only threat to a potentially great season now would be a serious injury to Murphy or McGoldrick because everywhere else well covered.

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irishtim added 12:16 - Sep 28 @pjh MM never reveals his dealings until signings are done.
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gypo added 12:19 - Sep 28 Bring back wickham.... haha I noticed that once but it was on the 12th of the month.
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TheSelkirk added 13:04 - Sep 28 Very good point Pazelle..... but hopefully Mings will not be involved in this deal now or as part of any future agreement with Palace. To be honest, I think that Mings could end up (eventually) at a bigger Premiership club anyway. (if we don't make it ourselves).
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itfc_steve added 13:44 - Sep 28 What about Bru?
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itfc_steve added 13:45 - Sep 28 What about Bru?
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BlueandTruesince82 added 14:02 - Sep 28 Sun says he might go Bolton? Surely not
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JWM added 14:46 - Sep 28 Just keep it to yourself Hungry Badger!
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petermorris added 16:00 - Sep 28 I started to get one then I read Daleyitfc and immediately lost it.
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Surco72 added 22:22 - Sep 28 If Williams signs this could be the difference between also rans and playoffs or automatic promotion , will take the burden off Dids and bring Bishop along also . Feel we have a lot more quality in depth now and dont think we will see a midfield of Skuse , Hyam , Anderson and Tabb again this season . Well done to all at club , keep the positive vibe MM 5 in a row !!
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