Swindon boss Danny Wilson has confirmed that Robins striker Charlie Austin has been at Portman Road today holding talks with the Blues, as reported by TWTD earlier this afternoon. Town and the Wiltshire club have agreed a fee for the 21-year-old believed to be somewhere between £1.5 million and £2 million, including the usual appearance and achievement clauses.

Wilson said: "We've had a bid accepted from them and we've given Charlie permission to talk to Ipswich. What the outcome at this moment in time is I don't know. He's down there at the moment.

"It could be an all day job, it could be tomorrow, it might not happen at all and in a selfish way I hope it doesn't.

"But I can't really see that happening. Particularly now with the transfer window closing, clubs are now looking to get the player they've been tracking for most of the season.

"If Charlie does go, then we'll wish him all the best because he's exceeded everyone's expectations and has done fantastically well for us."

Blackpool are also believed to have made a bid, while Southampton and Burnley have been linked but Town are so far the only club whose offer has been accepted.

We understand Town have offered Austin a three-and-a-half-year contract at Portman Road.

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BlueJewells added 17:57 - Jan 27 GET IN THERE finally a decent signing.........
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Worcester added 17:58 - Jan 27 more good balls from midfield (Bullard?) = more chances = more goals (?) :O)
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itfc1991 added 18:01 - Jan 27 hopefully the deal will go through tonight as he would be a good signing and still only 21
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dannyhegan added 18:03 - Jan 27 Generally strikers can step up easier than other players. In any case he will add to our attack much needed goals.
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ericgatesrules added 18:07 - Jan 27 Come on Marcus, get your cheque book out and lend him your Mont Blanc pen because my laptop has steam coming out of it I am refreshing so much. God I hope this happens
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SamWhiteUK added 18:15 - Jan 27 @Matteo Priskin is an absolutely quality player when he has quality service - something Bullard looks like he can provide. Believe me when I say he won't lose his place, he's on the up. YouTube Priskin at Watford and watch how many goals come from the midfield.
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62WasBest added 18:41 - Jan 27 "JayITFC" - did you think like that when we signed Mariner from Plymouth?
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costadelblue added 18:42 - Jan 27 just been told norwich have matched are offer and he is holding talks with them tomorrow morning !!!!!!!!!!
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TractorRoyNo1 added 18:42 - Jan 27 hmm an Austin should we not be looking for a BMW
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stu65 added 18:44 - Jan 27 This Boy is Mustard...Been banging on to everyone about this boy for 2 season and within weeks, PJ sorts it....late xmas pressie......Thank you PJ
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TractorRoyNo1 added 18:44 - Jan 27 isn't that what we said when his mate Royle bought Sam Parkin from Swindon, scoring in the 3rd division is much easier KingJewell added 17:57 - Jan 27 finally a decent signing.........
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debendavey added 18:45 - Jan 27 I seem to remember mentioning him at the start of the transfer window, but got negative feedback on this site. Ah well, It does show a much more poitive approach to the job - RK would never have signed hirm of bullard.
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moomoosereni added 18:50 - Jan 27 The Daily Mail with all their "quality journalism" have reported that a three and a half year deal has been agreed.
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portman23 added 18:54 - Jan 27 jewell is building us back up. i can see him being a long lasting manger with us. well beyond his contract. come on cleggy get it done!! COUB
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reuser90 added 19:24 - Jan 27 please, please let this be true!!!! quality young player! with Bullard in mf (if he stays fit!!!) this could be the start of something big @ PR!! COYB!!!!
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robdaful added 19:30 - Jan 27 Everyday I grow fonder of Paul Jewell. Best mananager in ages.
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dirtydingusmagee added 19:30 - Jan 27 costadelblue, you will turn into a pillar of salt !
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dirtydingusmagee added 19:36 - Jan 27 Looks like he,s gonna sleep on it !
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StochesStotasBlewe added 19:43 - Jan 27 Mr Jewell has already shown his intent by trying to secure the services of quality experience (Bullard) & up and coming young talent in Austin and Drury. It is nice to see that he also looks farther afield than Sunderland cast offs, Eircom league players & those who have "character". I,m feeling much more optomistic about the future of our wonderful football club.

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Skip73 added 19:43 - Jan 27 Great news this but I don't trust that Clegg will be able to do a deal, he hasn't had much succes in the past has he? If we fail to sign him Clegg should walk.
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spanish_archer added 19:45 - Jan 27 Come on Charlie son, sign on the ....................................................line Brilliant move....COYB!
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TractorBoyOlly added 19:47 - Jan 27 Look at Swindon's league position, sign of a good goal-scorer = can score in an average team. Yes you can compare him to Rhodes but Huddersfield are flying and have a good team + manager. This bloke has huge potential but Blackpool would be a massive jump, just look at Jermaine Beckford.
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TractorBoyOlly added 19:49 - Jan 27 COYB!
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robdaful added 19:51 - Jan 27 *Drury
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dirtydingusmagee added 19:52 - Jan 27 its gone like a dentists waiting room here , waaaaassssssuuuuup
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