TWTD understands League Two new boys Chesterfield have joined Scottish Premiership sides Kilmarnock and Hibernian in moving for Town centre-half Corrie Ndaba.

The 24-year-old is set to leave the Blues this summer with his former club Kilmarnock having been keen to get a deal tied-up before yesterday in time for him to feature in tomorrow’s Europa League tie against Cercle Brugge.

A fee has been agreed but the player has remained in discussions regarding a settlement of the remaining year of his Town contract, which also includes an option for a further season.

While those talks have been ongoing, we understand former Town boss Paul Cook has launched a bid to take the Dubliner to the SMH Group Stadium having been impressed by the central defender or left-back during his time at Portman Road.

The newly promoted Derbyshire club have the financial wherewithal to match Killie and Hibs, despite their Scottish top flight status, with the player now set to make up his mind on his destination. As it stands, we understand the Edinburgh club are the favourites for his signature.

Ndaba joined Town’s academy at 16 and has spent much of his time with the Blues out on loan having had spells with Hemel Hempstead Town, Chelmsford City, Ayr United, Salford City, Burton Albion and Fleetwood Town prior to last year’s stint at Rugby Park.

For Town, Ndaba has made four starts and one sub appearance, all in cup competitions.

Chesterfield already have one former Blues academy player in their ranks, forward Armando Dobra.

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exeterblue10 added 14:36 - Jul 24 Phil, missed opportunity for a Hibs Switch headline there.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 14:54 - Jul 24 Hibs or Chesterfield, tough call that
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trevski_s added 16:46 - Jul 24 Hmm Kilmarnock (a club he had a great season with, guaranteed games in top Scottish league and also in Europe) or Chesterfield (under Paul Cook). I think I know which I would pick xD
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Linkboy13 added 17:20 - Jul 24 Scottish Premier league is obviously much better than Div 3 of the English league but it's all about money.
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Monkey_Blue added 17:37 - Jul 24 If Ndaba signs for Gel Man I would be amazed. In his position Edinburgh would appeal more than Kilmarnock. Cook’s previous success with chesterfield came off them throwing money at it…I know some said he sounded like a football fan… when he was at Ipswich he managed like being a fan was his only qualification.
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BuckieBlue added 20:29 - Jul 24 You would think he'd choose Killie-knows manager (and he's a top guy), players and club- v Hibs who are in a bit of a mess, and a choice with Div 3...? But as Linkboy says money can be a big factor. All-in-all hope he picks a club where he can develop his career further.
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Blaggers12 added 23:15 - Jul 24 Is Bailey Clements not still there?
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Gdunkdafunk added 02:44 - Jul 25 As a Town ex-pat (lived in Edinburgh 32 yrs) and a Hibee up here. I would love this to happen, he'd have stayed if we were in the championship & surprised there's been no interest from that league (or 2/3)
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Tractor_Boy_in_HK added 05:35 - Jul 25 @Balggers12 - Bailey was released at the end of the season. The fact that a newly promoted 4th division club can compete financially with the SPL is a sad indictment on that league.
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