Sky Sports are now reporting that it's Town who have had a double bid for Joel Ward and Jason Pearce (left) turned down by Portsmouth. Earlier, the satellite broadcaster was erroneously reporting that Watford were the club involved.

Given Portsmouth's current off-field issues, the Blues are likely to have gone in relatively low with their initial bid, perhaps around £1 million. They may now look to increase their offer but probably not by any huge amount at this stage.

Portsmouth’s current situation is complicated with their parent company Convers Sports Initiatives in administration, but with Sicilian-American businessman Joseph Cala set to complete a takeover, perhaps before the end of this week.

With the change of ownership so close, it appears unlikely that Pompey would sell players at this stage.

However, Cala has already stated his intention to cut the wage bill once his takeover is complete, which may suggest that the Hampshire club may ultimately be willing to accept some offers, although Ward and Pearce are unlikely to be amongst the higher earners.

Yesterday, TWTD broke the news that the Blues had made offers for the Pompey pair.

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SomershamBlue added 08:14 - Jan 19 Rumour, conjecture, speculation... Won't get too excited until someone signs on the dotted...
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lawshallgirls added 08:19 - Jan 19 Give them leadbitter aswell
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Legend added 08:35 - Jan 19 Why are we so slow and crap when it comes to getting players in?? Other clubs seem to manage to get players in a short space of time! We are quick to get rid of them but rubbish at getting anyone in! Its now been 19 days of the transfer window and..........................NOTHING!
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walberswick added 08:53 - Jan 19 Make unrealisitic bid, check. Wait few days, check Fanny around for week......
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Infineteregress added 09:32 - Jan 19 @Lawshallgirls I very much doubt we'd manage to get Lukaku in on loan. Mind you, I'd have probably said the same about Gio..
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alfromcol added 09:49 - Jan 19 Could be that Leadboots will go to Portsmouth as part of the swap.
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walberswick added 09:54 - Jan 19 Transfer windows with Ipwsich are like the worst christmas ever. Keep being told you're going to get a bike or a playstation, end up with a jigsaw puzzle.
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