Town’s move for Sunderland’s Jack Clarke appears close to being confirmed, the forward reportedly having undergone his medical and the papers relating to the deal now signed.

According to the Sunderland Echo, completing the formalities on Clarke has progressed without any issue with only the announcement still remaining.

The Black Cats accepted a fee of £15 million plus a further £5 million on Thursday for the 23-year-old.

York-born Clarke joined the Leeds United academy in 2009 and went on to make his first steps in senior football with the Whites in 2018, going on to make five starts and 20 sub appearances, scoring two goals.

His performances for the West Yorkshiremen led to an £8,500,000 move to Tottenham in July 2019, after Town boss Kieran McKenna had left the North Londoners.

Spells on loan back at Leeds, QPR, Stoke and Sunderland followed before the switch to Wearside was made permanent in July 2022, signing a four-year deal.

Lazio, West Ham United and Southampton had previously been linked with Clarke, who scored 15 times and recorded four assists last season.

Overall for Sunderland, the former England U20 international has made 90 starts and four sub appearances, scoring 27 times.

The Blues have been on the lookout for a left-sided forward with a move for Hull City’s Jaden Philogene coming close to completion before the England U21 international instead opted to rejoin Aston Villa.

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OakingtonBlue added 10:26 - Aug 24 Wry impressive deal all round. Cuggen oil must nearly be dry Ashton?!
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AndyRob1962 added 10:29 - Aug 24 Will be a great signing, He really impressed me when Sunderland came to Portman Rd last season.
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flykickingbybgunn added 10:30 - Aug 24 Good cover on the left. It's what we needed.
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Harlestonblue added 10:33 - Aug 24 Brilliant news from PR
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TractorfactorSteve added 10:33 - Aug 24 OakingtonBlue. I need an interpreter.
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richardpaul added 10:43 - Aug 24 This is good news BUT there is no news of Amondo Broja Has there been a hiccup in the paperwork Seems very strange that all has gone quiet on that front
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oldtimer3 added 10:55 - Aug 24 Why haven't the football club told us he has signed? Hope another Club hasn't come in and stole him.
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del45 added 11:10 - Aug 24 A old saying do not count your chick's before they hatch.
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Leejames99 added 11:13 - Aug 24 Breaking News that Broja deal is on brink of collapse. Rumour that town will turn to a big for Morgan Whittaker of Plymouth.
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Dissboyitfc added 11:19 - Aug 24 Great signing, Philogene who? yesterday was being suggested that paperwork was the holdup in the Broja deal, if it does fall through I wont lose any sleep, the only players I want at this club are those totally committed to us!
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prebbs007 added 11:36 - Aug 24 Here we go Armando Broja’s loan move to Ipswich is in danger of collapsing over paperwork issues. Chelsea have been looking to move the Albania striker, who has interest from Everton. Deal not off but Ipswich are considering alternative forwards. Story on @guardian_sport soon #cfc
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dirtydingusmagee added 11:40 - Aug 24 Thanks Prebbs
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Leejames99 added 11:48 - Aug 24 Apologies all my friend in media said Broja deal looks off as now reported and we should go for Whittaker, was just his opinion but as someone said he is not an all out striker. Eddie Nketiah would be a good shout instead and Arsenal want 30 million same as Broja if we and when we stay up.
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