Blues boss Paul Jewell has revealed that striker Ronan Murray was close to joining League Two Gillingham on loan yesterday. The 20-year-old, who netted twice after coming on as a sub for the reserves against the Gills in
Manager Mick McCarthy is confident that striker David McGoldrick will be “up for the fight” with Town, despite missing out on a move to Premier League Leicester. The Blues rebuffed bids which are understood to have reached the £7 million mark for the 26-year-old ahead of the closure of the transfer window yesterday.
Town striker Frank Nouble has joined League One Coventry City on a half-season loan in a late unexpected deadline day deal. The 22-year-old, who had been made available by boss Mick McCarthy, will be with the Sky Blues until January 4th.
Boss Mick McCarthy says he has been pleased with striker Frank Nouble’s contributions at times during his 19 months at the club but that the 22-year-old needs to move on if he’s to play games. Yesterday, McCarthy confirmed that the former Wolves, West Ham and Chelsea man has been made available for loan or permanent transfer.