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The Blues are reported to be the subject of two multi-millionaire takeover bids. Talk of a Town takeover first surfaced in a national newspaper over the weekend, but appeared to be purely speculation based on interest in other Championship clubs.

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David Sheepshanks has revealed that the Blues have agreed terms with a mystery player who is expected to sign before the transfer window closes on Thursday. The new man is neither Leicesters Gareth McAuley nor Plymouths David Norris, although the chairman confirmed that the Blues have increased their offer for Norris.

Town look set to turn down a request from Trinidad and Tobago for the release of skipper Carlos Edwards for the Digicel Caribbean Football Union Cup next month. The eight-team tournament in Antigua runs from December 7th-16th, outside FIFA’s designated international weeks having originally been scheduled for June and July.

Town are set to play Premier League Tottenham Hotspur in a behind-closed-doors friendly at their new stadium on Saturday 22nd August (KO 3pm), it has emerged.

TWTD understands that Town are set to sign 21-year-old Everton winger Conor Grant on a season-long loan.

TWTD understands that Town are set to add a friendly in the Republic of Ireland to their pre-season programme. The as yet unconfirmed match against unnamed League of Ireland opposition will be played some time next week after the squad returns from Holland.

TWTD understands that Town are set to complete the signing of free agent midfielder Tom Adeyemi later today. The 25-year-old, who is believed to have agreed a three-year deal, is out of contract having been released by Cardiff City at the end of the season and was also understood to be interesting the Blues East Anglian rivals Norwich City, his hometown club where he started his career.

Town look set to break

Boss Paul Jewell looks set to name the same side for the third game running when the Blues take on Middlesbrough at Portman Road on Saturday. Two wins in two games have seen Town move 10 points clear of the relegation zone but while remaining in 19th in the table.