Colchester United are set to announce an exciting new loan signing today.

U's boss Aidy Boothroyd has been working hard to try and bring in a new face, ahead of today's loan deadline.

And Colchester are on the verge of revealing his identity in the next few hours.

Boothroyd said: "I've spent a lot of time trying to chase a player.

"I'm looking to bring someone in and I hope it will be done and dusted by 12pm.

"He will considerably strengthen our squad and it's a real coup for us, if we can bring him in."

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