Town boss Kieran McKenna says the deal to sign Jaden Philogene is not yet complete as far as he’s aware.

The 22-year-old was at the club yesterday and we understand passed his medical with the clubs having agreed a fee of £22 million plus add-ons on Wednesday. The player has agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal.

Asked about the situation, McKenna said: “There’s nothing to say, really. He’s an Aston Villa player first and foremost and there’s no deal or completion, as far as I’m aware at the moment. Until that changes, or if that changes, I’m sure the club will announce.”

Philogene won't now be available for the Blues for Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Bristol Rovers with the deadline for him to have signed today having passed.

Asked whether he expected any ins or outs before the weekend, McKenna said: “You never know. Things can move sometimes a bit quicker than what you expect and sometimes a bit slower than what you expect.

“It's not really where my focus is at the moment. It's on the group, and we've had a good week's training, getting ready not just for Bristol, but we know the turnaround after this game is pretty quick for Brighton and then Man City as well. 

“So we've had a good week's training and a good focus and we're looking forward to Sunday and what's coming up next.”

Regarding the Blues’ interest in 19-year-old Liverpool forward Ben Doak, who is on loan at Middlesbrough, McKenna kept his cards close to his chest.

“No, again a Liverpool player on loan at Middlesbrough, so no comment from us on that.”

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ArmaghBlue added 13:27 - Jan 11 I predict he will be revealed at Portman Road on Sunday before the match.
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Razor added 13:58 - Jan 11 If he really wanted to come surely he would have signed by now or has something happenned-----is he now learning scouse?
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Monkey_Blue added 15:49 - Jan 11 Sky sports news said last night it’s just a paperwork issue and no problem. I wonder do we have other deals and want to make one big announcement or is his idiot of an agent the problem?
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RobsonWark added 21:19 - Jan 11 Is this saga going to go on for the next 5 years I wonder? Sign the frigging contract or F Off back to Villa
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BobbyBell added 22:06 - Jan 11 Because this is the second time we've had delays like this from him or his agent I'm beginning to wonder if his heart is really in this move. If it isn't then surely we'd be better off without him. Didn't MA say that we only wanted players who were desperate to come here.
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ipswichone added 11:53 - Jan 12 Jaden seems to be a procrastinator, do we really need someone like this,at our club?
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Alphawhiskey added 15:43 - Jan 13 Any news yet?
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