Boss Kieran McKenna says there’s no news on the Blues’ stalled move for Aston Villa forward Jaden Philogene.

Town and Villa have agreed a £20 million-plus-add-ons fee for the 22-year-old and the player a four-and-a-half-year deal, with the England U21 international understood to have passed his medical on Thursday.

However, the move is still to be finalised and McKenna said there was nothing new to report after the 3-0 FA Cup victory over Bristol Rovers.

“I still think the same,” McKenna said when asked if the situation had moved on from where it was when he was questioned about it at Friday’s press conference.

“He’s an Aston Villa player, there’s no news, no agreement as far as I know. I’m sure I’ll get updated if anything changes but no updates any different at the moment.”

Despite the lack of movement, we understand the switch is still expected to go through.

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Crawfordsboot added 19:02 - Jan 12 My impression is that when someone makes a statement on a discussion forum, followed by “end of” it generally means they have offered no evidence or logic to their argument.
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TedTurnip added 19:04 - Jan 12 We are being revved up for tomorrow! I can feel it.
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ChingShady added 19:18 - Jan 12 Glad to see we have many ITFC employees on here commenting, who I assume are all working on trying to get this deal done and knows all the ins and outs of what's going on. Makes me cringe when I see comments on here thinking this is Philogene's doing and has nothing to do with Villa or his agent. Strange how a lot of you believe the player has the final say on any of this and holds the power. Could be endless reasons, but if you think Philogene is sitting down with his agent telling him that he wants to mess around and delay this, maybe stick to FPL. Could even be on our side not accepting some terms which Villa has thrown in last second. We just don't know, but my gut is telling me the kid wants to come here and play. Which young prospect wouldn't want to come here and work with Kieran?

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Westy added 19:19 - Jan 12 There are news articles on the internet that his agent is in dialogue with an Italian Club about Philogene. The longer this uncertainty goes on, the more I think it is not going to happen - seems so reminiscent of the first time we tried to sign him. There maybe legitimate reasons why it has not been confirmed yet, not least that we are on the weekend, but if it is not confirmed within the next couple of days it will seem increasingly that Philogene is not willing to commit. My gut feeling is that his agent is pulling all the strings here - thank Heavens for Mark Ashton who will protect the Club's interests.

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pablo123 added 19:25 - Jan 12 He's not worth anywhere near the reported 95k a week !!!!! Move on plz
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Woodbridgian added 19:27 - Jan 12 It never ceases to amaze me how people who know absolutely nothing about the facts post on here as if they know everything!
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Edmundo added 19:32 - Jan 12 There is the possibility we are in for someone else and are holding these irons in the fire....
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Blue_Heath added 19:37 - Jan 12 Tell Villa to do one and let him rot in their reserves.
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BeattiesBackPocket added 19:38 - Jan 12 People blaming the player here but it has to be the agent. Both MA and KMc have said they won’t take a player who doesn’t want to come so clearly it’s his agent being a nobber again. I’d guess the club have given his agent a timescale or we’ll move on. I can’t see MA taking too much sh*t on anything. His agent really is screwing this kids future up.
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scooby added 19:39 - Jan 12 Just remember everyone. It is the player and the player only who decides if and when he wants to go anywhere.
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terryf added 19:48 - Jan 12 Frustrating I know but my gut feeling is that he'll be joining us over the next couple of days. If a fee has been agreed, terms agreed and player had a good conversation with McKenna I suspect it's more likely that the Agent is concluding terms with Aston Villa regarding his contract with them. I wonder if Hirst is now likely to be the back up number 9 whether Town will just concentrate on getting in Doak. It wouldn't surprise me!

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Dissboyitfc added 19:50 - Jan 12 Chingshady whilst none of us are in possesion of the facts, one thing for sure is Philogene has the final word where he goes to work, people cant be forced to work anywhere they dont want!
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Dissboyitfc added 19:50 - Jan 12 Chingshady whilst none of us are in possesion of the facts, one thing for sure is Philogene has the final word where he goes to work, people cant be forced to work anywhere they dont want!
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bluearmy78 added 19:55 - Jan 12 Yiu only have to read the last sentence of the article, he's joining!
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Cadiar added 19:58 - Jan 12 All the usual muppets making outlandish statements about Philogene but have absolutely no knowledge of the actual cause of the delay or why the transfer has stalled. Looks like the poor kid is being messed around by his agent, Villa or maybe even us. Seems he's already being lined up as the next victim for the small minded few who pick on certain players relentlessly. We don't know the situation, as usual MA will only make an announcement when he has something concrete to say.

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algy added 20:00 - Jan 12 Situation we are in in this league it's not just about signing players with the necessary ability but they must have strong character, be up for the fight, be able to bounce back from losses, know you're the underdog. In this league the odds are against us more often than not and will be next season if we're still here. Does this one have strong character?
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algy added 20:00 - Jan 12 Situation we are in in this league it's not just about signing players with the necessary ability but they must have strong character, be up for the fight, be able to bounce back from losses, know you're the underdog. In this league the odds are against us more often than not and will be next season if we're still here. Does this one have strong character?
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algy added 20:00 - Jan 12 Situation we are in in this league it's not just about signing players with the necessary ability but they must have strong character, be up for the fight, be able to bounce back from losses, know you're the underdog. In this league the odds are against us more often than not and will be next season if we're still here. Does this one have strong character?
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algy added 20:00 - Jan 12 Situation we are in in this league it's not just about signing players with the necessary ability but they must have strong character, be up for the fight, be able to bounce back from losses, know you're the underdog. In this league the odds are against us more often than not and will be next season if we're still here. Does this one have strong character?
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algy added 20:03 - Jan 12 That's the first multiple duplication in my name and I've seen others' posts do the same recently. Something up with the website.
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blueboy1981 added 20:23 - Jan 12 As always - the Experts have all the Answers, but all different !! All I know is the Window is almost Half Closed now - how does shake those Experts predicting those Multiple Window Signings ??
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blueboy1981 added 20:25 - Jan 12 ……. although still time, for all or nothing !!
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bluebullet29l added 20:31 - Jan 12 Sick and tired of this on off transfer....move on...its boring now.
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Saxonblue74 added 20:36 - Jan 12 The modern day David Nugent?! We know nothing about the situation. Perhaps the club have reservations? Perhaps his medical threw up something. To assume makes an ass of u and me.
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Leejames99 added 20:51 - Jan 12 I think he will sign, he only had medical Thursday, wouldn't be nice if he has signed, or is about too, maybe let's just wait and see and if he signs and is wearing the shirt welcome him and if he doesn't move on, obviously the club want him, he has wanted to play for us, he had friends here, I feel maybe we are being a bit impatient. He would be a great signing so let's see what the week brings. What's thoughts on Matic?

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