Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste is reportedly on his way to Town to undergo a medical and complete a season-long loan move to the Blues.

Earlier today, it was reported that the Swedish international midfielder would make a decision on whether to join Town this morning, which he now appears to have done.

The 25-year-old had been near to joining Brentford on a loan with a view to a £10 million permanent signing earlier this week, however, that switch broke down, reportedly after the Gothenburg-born midfielder failed a medical.

Town and Napoli are understood to have subsequently agreed terms on a season-long loan.

It's now reported there will be an obligation to buy at the end of the deal should Town stay up.

Now, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Cajuste is on his way to Suffolk to undergo a medical and complete his switch.

It's likely the conclusion of the switch will come too late for him to be involved against Liverpool this weekend.

Town hope to have Kalvin Phillips and Sammie Szmodics available to face the Reds with the paperwork needing to be with the authorities before noon today. Both are now understood to have passed medicals.

Cajuste, who has won 23 full caps, started his career in Sweden with Örgryte IS before moving on to Denmark’s Midtjylland and then Reims in France.

He joined Napoli for €12 million (£10 million) a year ago, signing a five-year deal. Last season, Cajuste recorded two assists in 26 appearances for Napoli without scoring.

Premier League clubs are allowed only two domestic loans at one time, four over the course of a season, as well as six international loans, although with exemptions relating to players under-21.

Town’s last Swedish player was striker Jonas Axeldal, who was a member of the squad which won promotion to the Premier League in 2000. The Blues’ only other Swede was loanee forward Niklas Gudmundsson, who was in the side which reached the play-offs in 1996/97.

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ruds added 11:37 - Aug 16 Pinch me and tell me this is ALL happening.... I'm beginning to feel that McKenna is going to be given the tools to keep us in the Prem!! See you all nice and early tomorrow!! COYB
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oldelsworthyfan added 11:37 - Aug 16 Well done Mr Ashton!
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cooper4england added 11:38 - Aug 16 The cavalry have arrived. We're saved!!!!
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MickMillsTash added 11:40 - Aug 16 Scandinavian Hermann Hreidarsson signed on the eve of the season in 00/01 and what a season that turned out to be. Maybe optimistic to draw the same parallels but let's hope history repeats itself.
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floridaboy added 11:40 - Aug 16 This is getting insane now! Mr Ashton deserves a pay rise!!
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Bluearmy_81 added 11:41 - Aug 16 Am I dreaming?!! Don’t wake me!!!
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cressi added 11:41 - Aug 16 There will still be 3 more at least.
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bringmeaKuqi added 11:45 - Aug 16 Can't imagine Phillips and Cajuste will be happy sitting on the bench this season, so that's some serious competition in the middle of the park. Is there a way those two and Morsy all start? Perhaps Cajuste further forward?
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arablue added 11:46 - Aug 16 A number 9 with Phillips-like predigree please
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Barty added 11:49 - Aug 16 Things are just getting better and better. Cant wait for tomorrow. COYB.
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Tractorog added 11:51 - Aug 16 I wouldn't want to play Mr Ashton at Tetris. He seems to be able to find the missing pieces to fit spaces that no one else can.
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PackwoodBlue added 11:52 - Aug 16 Very pleased with all our signings. Great work behind the scenes KMc, MA and all the team. Let's hope they all gel before too long. COYB
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E_I_E_I_E_I_O added 11:53 - Aug 16 Treble announcement incoming....
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Bluemike31 added 11:57 - Aug 16 I can't lie, I was starting to get very uneasy when we seemed to go ages with no more signings but I should have listened to myself because I've always been so pro Mark Ashton, the guy is a bloody genius and to be getting these players in like we are is unbelievable. I was concerned about the Brentford medical thing but clearly MA and KM know what's what. This is getting incredibly exciting now.

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WhoisJimmyJuan added 12:00 - Aug 16 Very exciting. The nervy me says I hope all these signings don't compromise the team spirit with big egos. But KMcK and MA have a great record on researching personality so I probably needn't worry. Either way, exciting. Suspect like EIEIEIO says there will be a treble announcement late this afternoon.
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NorthLondonBlue2 added 12:01 - Aug 16 How much Weetabix can Ashton eat?! He’s a monster - Deal! Deal! Deal! Let’s go!
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dirtydingusmagee added 12:03 - Aug 16 Nobody can doubt the commitment now ,(well somebody probably will) Survival is the aim this season anything beyond that is a bonus. COYB Lets get ot on !
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Len_Brennan added 12:19 - Aug 16 We have real international quality 'bite' in our midfield now, which is an absolute must for life in the Premier League. Yes there are risks attached to both Cajuste & Phillips, but any new signing brings some level of uncertainly. Both of these guys are proven at this level, are the right age & are the perfect profile of player for the holding midfielder role we employ, to allow the front 4, and the full backs, play an attacking game. Both have the ability to create chances & set up counterattacks with a precision long ball too. Very pleased with this recruitment; above expectaction.

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1Warky added 12:20 - Aug 16 Great news. I really like that we have a habit now of signing players who clearly have the talent but also have a point to prove because things have stalled for them or circumstances have got in the way. They come to our family, feel the love, enjoy their football again with lads who can relate to their journey, and then rediscover their magic. It's all about character and our lads have it. It'll be needed this year for sure but we have a team to be proud of whatever happens.

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IpswichT62OldBoy added 12:23 - Aug 16 1Warky, you have nailed it.
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 12:30 - Aug 16 In 24 hours the circle will be completed, we are back and look like we plan on staying.
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Monkey_Blue added 12:32 - Aug 16 TWTD seem to be the only ones reporting a failed medical or obligation to buy… I won’t question Phil’s sources as he’s not in the business of wreckless reporting, although the BBC I recall reported there was zero chance of McKenna signing a new contract at Town, so I’ll just say I’m happy with the signing.
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cmarkchips added 12:33 - Aug 16 Good news, allows us to rotate the midfield within games. Chances are we will have to play on the counter much more so the two pivots become even more important. Fingers crossed for the medical.
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Cervantes added 12:46 - Aug 16 @Monkey_Blue I can't find any other reports of Cajuste failing a medical either. Everything I've read suggested that he passed the medical but then there was some problems with "the paperwork", whatever that means.
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Bluefish11 added 12:57 - Aug 16 Unbeaten in last 10 opening days - 6W 4D, bring it on!
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