Sheffield United are reported to be in discussions with the Blues regarding the loan signing of winger Chieo Ogbene.

Yesterday, Town boss Kieran McKenna revealed that the 29-year-old could move out on loan before tomorrow’s 7pm deadline to get regular football following his lengthy spell out due to the ruptured achilles he suffered at Brentford last October.

According to BBC Radio Sheffield, the Blades, the Blues’ next opponents at Portman Road a week on Friday, are in talks with Town about taking the Irish international on loan.

Explaining the situation, McKenna said at last night’s press conference: “There’s a possibility, and it’s only a possibility, that Chieo might go on loan.

“A player, of course, coming back from a really, really big injury. He’s done terrific to get himself out there for us this year, but probably had to come into competitive games sooner than would have been ideal.

“So, we feel, Chieo feels that a period now where he can possibly build up his minutes on loan, really just focus on getting his body to the best condition and play really regularly for someone over the next period, could be beneficial, get himself up to full speed.

“That’s an option we’re looking at over the weekend. What level? There are few different options.”

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BeachBlue added 19:29 - Aug 31 In the words of the immortal Hulk Hogan "That doesn't work for me, brother!"
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victorysquad added 19:37 - Aug 31 wierd destination; surely they are rivals?
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Mark added 19:45 - Aug 31 As one of the teams with parachute money, Sheffield Utd should challenge for the title with us. I am not sure we should loan him to them. Fair enough if they want to stump up a few million to buy him.
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HighwoodsBlue added 19:49 - Aug 31 Odd move if he were allowed to go to a promotion rival. Besides, I’d sooner have him in the starting XI than Jayden Philogene.
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jas0999 added 19:55 - Aug 31 Must really want the loan fee to offload to a rival.
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Ipswich1977 added 20:19 - Aug 31 Ridiculous to even consider this! Just when you think that the powers that be have their **** together, they consider something as stupid as this. Wake up! A promotion rival. Would have Ogbene all day long over Philogene. Get him out on loan instead.
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SussexTractor added 20:38 - Aug 31 Ogbene is a quality player whose performances have been handicapped by injury. He just needs a run in the team. Let’s not forget that he was Ireland’s player of the season including over other Ipswich players who play for the national team.
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SussexTractor added 20:40 - Aug 31 Forgot to add he cost £8 million from Luton in 2024 and was a stand out player for them.
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NickITFC added 20:41 - Aug 31 Send Philogene there instead!
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itfc2024 added 20:42 - Aug 31 Ipswich1977 I totally agree philogene is woeful a terrible signing and don't look like improving ogbene is a good player who's had a terrible injury but a good run of games and he would be good way better than philogene
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Gforce added 20:52 - Aug 31 Swap deal for Hamer would be good
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ArnieM added 20:53 - Aug 31 Why the hell are we even thinking of loaning him out??
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KiwiTractor added 21:03 - Aug 31 Promotion rivals? We have 3 points between us....
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Town1Inter0 added 21:17 - Aug 31 Calm down everyone. Surely if he's flying at Sheffield United in the first half of the season, we'll be able to recall him in Jan for a double benefit to us!
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terryf added 21:26 - Aug 31 He has got 2 players in front of him so bringing him up to speed by going out on loan makes sense. Will also give us some time to assess whether to recall him especially if he's doing well. Shame we can't play him out on the left because both Philogene and Clarke don't seem the ideal pairing for Davis!
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budgieplucker added 22:09 - Aug 31 In all honesty, I am less worried about loaning some of our players to possible competitors, as mentioned by @TownI1nter..... and @terryf, he needs gametime and isn't up to speed for us and with McAteer and Egeli likely to play in that role as well he is currently down the pecking order. He needs to rediscover his form after a nasty injury which may lmpair his ability and confidence to put on his afterburners, speed being one of his major strengths. As us normal with loans he will not be able to play against us. It would be a bonus to be able to recall a very inform player in January should we have others failing to find their form or adapt to the championship, plus a blow to the loan club who might be close to us. To me a very shrewd tactic.

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ArnieM added 22:11 - Aug 31 What did people make of McAteer Saturday?
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itfc2024 added 22:26 - Aug 31 arnieM woeful 12 million pound down the drain
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algarvefan added 22:36 - Aug 31 itfc2024 it must be so much fun in your world!! He's brand new, think he might need a week or two around his colleagues to settle in????
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