Town are closing in on the signing of Stevenage youngster Ryan Doherty

The 17-year-old will join John McGreal and Chris Casement’s U21s squad, the clubs having agreed a low six-figure fee.

Doherty broke into Boro’s first team last season in the EFL Trophy, later having a spell on loan in non-league with Potters Bar Town.

This term, the central midfielder has made eight appearances, including two League One starts and one sub appearance, attracting the interest of a number of clubs, reportedly Bournemouth and Birmingham in addition to the Blues.

Doherty, who joined Stevenage’s youth set-up as an U8, was a second-year scholar and signed a pro deal with Stevenage after he turned 17 in August.

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