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Jacob Butterfield has been left in limbo after yet another dramatic twist in the Adam Clayton transfer saga.

Midfielder Butterfield had all but sealed a £750,000 move to Huddersfield as the replacement for Clayton, who was Boro-bound on Friday afternoon.

But with an initial £1.5m deal and personal terms agreed, Clayton failed to turn up for a planned Rockliffe medical.

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As stories emerged of Brighton apparently trying to hijack the move, both clubs were furious.

Huddersfield have accepted only one bid - from Boro - and clarified that in a statement.

"Over the last three days, Huddersfield Town has been in advanced talks with another club about a possible permanent transfer of Adam Clayton," it read on Saturday.

"In that period Adam has been discussing personal terms with this club, meaning he has not participated in Town’s pre-match preparation (for Saturday's home match against Bournemouth).

"As a result, he has been left out of today’s match day squad.

"A deal remains possible, but has not yet been concluded."

After Clayton’s no-show Boro blocked Butterfield’s move, leaving both clubs empty-handed.

The Clayton deal remained on the table last night but Boro were reviewing their position.

The Butterfield move could also still go ahead - but only if Boro get a replacement first.

His situation was further confused as Town boss Mark Robins was axed after a 4-0 opening loss to Bournemouth.

Assistant Manager Steve Thompson and First Team Coach Steve Eyre will take charge of training today, assisted by the existing First Team technical staff, the club's website states.

Further details of interim management arrangements will be made in due course.