Blues move not a done deal, says Clapham
Birmingham’s move for Ipswich defender Jamie Clapham could hit a snag with the player’s agent still discussing personal terms with the Premiership club.
Clapham, who can also play in midfield, travelled to St Andrews for talks with manager Steve Bruce and chairman David Gold yesterday after the First Division club accepted a £1.5million offer.
Clapham today told the Ipswich Evening Star: “I can’t say much at the moment. I will when I know one way or the other.
“I’ll be speaking to my agent Andrew Mills later. It’s not a decision I can make quickly,” added Clapham, who spent last night talking over the move with his wife.
“I can honestly say though that I knew nothing about this at the weekend – it came right out of the blue. It’s a situation where you have to take your time.”
Surrey-based agent Mills said: “Suffice to say, the situation is in the balance.
“There is a deal here to be done, but there are still some i’s to be dotted and t’s to be crossed.
“From Jamie’s point of view, it’s not a necessity to move. He’s certainly not desperate to get away from Ipswich, far from it.
“He loves manager Joe Royle and feels that he’s bringing the very best out of him again.
“Jamie is happy in Suffolk. He’s enjoying his football. He’s at a good club and in a nice part of the world.”
Mills added: “I’m waiting for Steve Bruce to get back to me today about certain matters and then I may have something further to say.”
Royle expects the deal to go through, but said: “It’s not cut and dried. They’re still talking.”
