Town’s attempts to make further additions to the squad are set to stretch into the final hours of the transfer window with a striker remaining manager Mick McCarthy’s main target. The window closes at 11pm this evening.

As previously reported, bids have been made for targets and owner Marcus Evans is involved in ongoing negotiations regarding what we understand would be permanent moves.

Despite the limited time in which deals can be done - EFL clubs are no longer able to sign players on emergency loans outside transfer windows - Evans won't pay above and beyond the Blues' valuation of a player just to get someone signed before the deadline.

In addition to a frontman to replace Daryl Murphy, who joined Newcastle at the weekend, the Blues are also believed to be keen on adding another wideman.

Burnley’s Michael Kightly now looks less likely to be that player, despite the Clarets being close to adding Polish winger Kamil Grosicki from French club Rennes.

Earlier today the Blues added Jonny Williams for his fourth loan spell from Crystal Palace for the season.

Yesterday, trialist striker Leon Best - who played for the U21s in today's 2-1 friendly defeat to Southend at Playford Road - signed a one-year deal with an option for a further campaign, while Leicester's Tom Lawrence signed on a season-long loan.

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HackneyBlue added 20:56 - Aug 31 YES YES YES we can rest Ballatelli going to Nice
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Danishtractor added 21:05 - Aug 31 Rumour says Darren Bent......2 year deal
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GTRKing added 21:07 - Aug 31 i heard that if it's true we should know soon
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irish_tractor added 21:11 - Aug 31 Refresh.......refresh.....refresh
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LILYDRAIN added 21:12 - Aug 31 Who thinks no more faces will be added?
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GTRKing added 21:14 - Aug 31 I think no news is good as this time last year we got told at 8am quite deadline day & at 8pm no more signings so lets see what happens
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shortmarine1969 added 21:16 - Aug 31 must admit confidence ebbing away that we will get anybody else in....not loads of time left##/s..but hey who knows
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Seasider added 21:19 - Aug 31 Like most would like one more signing,which has been strongly hinted is a striker. If not though guys,please don't get too depressed,as I think the club has done pretty well in this transfer window,unlike several others I can remember
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cromwellblue added 21:25 - Aug 31 This silence is deafening
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andygizmo added 21:26 - Aug 31 Are the lights still on in Playford Rd or Portman Rd?
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happybeingblue added 21:26 - Aug 31 3 million going in Evans pocket then as I predicted along with many others
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stiffy501 added 21:27 - Aug 31 Chris Martin ?
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Suffolk_n_Good added 21:28 - Aug 31 9:27pm........ Come on Town, put us out of our waiting...... Quality striker PLEASE!!!!
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shortmarine1969 added 21:28 - Aug 31 MF we have done fine , but Best to replace Murph,s ??..not impressed in any way..so still hoping for the "replacement"..as many pointed out Best was here before Murph went.!!...3 mil + in should not end in loans or freebie,s again.!
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tomitfc added 21:32 - Aug 31 The midfield signings have been absolutely superb and a striker would be ideal.. But... I find it absolutely criminal that yet another transfer window is passing without the purchase of a specialist right back!!
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KevinWilsonsTash added 21:33 - Aug 31 No Sky coverage from Fortress PR....
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FromIpswichToPhoenix added 21:34 - Aug 31 90 minutes and counting.....
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broseleyblue added 21:37 - Aug 31 Thank goodness, Anichibe's off to the Middle East.
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dukey44 added 21:38 - Aug 31 How many clubs get £3 million but don't spend it on players we need?
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dukey44 added 21:40 - Aug 31 Or was used to pay for Olympic tickets?
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DJ27 added 21:41 - Aug 31 Mark. The squad isn't weaker as 2 of those players barely made an appearance. I agree Best isnt a like for like replacement for Murphy, but the squad is stronger. The fact Murphy isn't there should hopefully mean the end of our direct style. With Ward, Williams, webster, Grant and Lawrence signing it may well indicate a different playing style.with 80 minutes still left hopeful of signing a striker but squad definitely stronger in last few days.

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OwainG1992 added 21:42 - Aug 31 Time to give up on the #9 we have been waiting for guys?
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GTRKing added 21:43 - Aug 31 we will see if we get someone might of already happened but not telling anyone until the paperwork has been done
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BlueandTruesince82 added 21:44 - Aug 31 It's not like the club hasn't been trying. Bid for Marley tuned down and all reports suggest bids in and negotiations on going for 2 players.... sometimes things can't get it done. If only it were so black and white
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BlueandTruesince82 added 21:44 - Aug 31 That said I think we're done
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