Keane: Duo Have Hunger and Commitment Tue 01st Sep 2009 19:24 Boss Roy Keane says the willingness of Carlos Edwards and Grant Leadbitter to drop down a division shows their hunger for the challenge which awaits them at Portman Road. The duo signed in a joint deal worth almost £4 million earlier this afternoon. |
No Murphy Deal Tue 01st Sep 2009 17:41 Sunderland’s Daryl Murphy did not join the Blues in the final minutes of the transfer window, according to reports. The Irish frontman’s on-off, on-off move to Portman Road was said to be back on in the latter stages of the transfer window but the 26-year-old remains on Wearside. |
Murphy Deal Back On? Tue 01st Sep 2009 16:51 Town’s long-running move for Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy is back on, according to a report in the closing minutes of the transfer window. The Blues are also being linked with a swap deal involving defender David Wright and Reading’s Liam Rosenior. |
Double Sunderland Signing Confirmed Tue 01st Sep 2009 14:54 Town have confirmed the signings of Grant Leadbitter and Carlos Edwards from Sunderland. Edwards has put pen to paper on a two-year deal, while Leadbitter has signed for three years. |
Leadbitter Deal Reportedly Done Tue 01st Sep 2009 13:08 Sunderland midfielder Grant Leadbitter is reported to have completed his move to the Blues. The 23-year-old is said to have signed a three-year contract. |
Watson Joins QPR Tue 01st Sep 2009 12:22 Reported Town target Ben Watson has joined Jim Magilton's QPR on a four-month loan from Wigan. Watson appeared less likely to join the Blues once Town had agreed a fee with Sunderland for Grant Leadbitter. |
Sunderland Pair Close to Completing Move Tue 01st Sep 2009 09:39 Town’s double move for Sunderland duo Grant Leadbitter and Carlos Edwards is very close to being done. Sources in the North-East report that only the paperwork is still to be completed before the duo are confirmed as Town players. |
Town Chasing Derby Defender Tue 01st Sep 2009 08:41 Derby County right-back Paul Connolly has emerged as a Town target on what promises to be a busy final day of the transfer window at Portman Road. The Blues are understood to have made an offer to the Rams for the 25-year-old, but have not yet met their valuation. |
Middlesbrough Targeting McAuley? Mon 31st Aug 2009 23:20 Middlesbrough are reported to be considering a £1 million move for Town central defender Gareth McAuley. The Northern Irish international has lost the captaincy at Portman Road this season and was dropped for the recent game at West Brom. |
Sheffield Wednesday's Wood Close to Town Move Mon 31st Aug 2009 23:05 Town are set to sign Sheffield Wednesday central defender Richard Wood, according to reports this evening. The 24-year-old was previously linked with the Blues, Crystal Palace, Sheffield United and Coventry City back in June. |