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Doumbe set for Lions

04 Aug 2009 - 15:30:59

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Millwall are close to tying up the signing of Plymouth Argyle defender Mathias Doumbe.

Talks are underway between the two clubs over the transfer of the 29-year-old.

Doumbe has been on trial at the Den and figured for the Lions in their friendly draw with Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Though it has been reported that a deal to sign Doumbe could hinge on the future of Zak Whitbread, who is on the transfer list at Millwall.

If Whitbread does depart the League One side, it would free up funds for manager Kenny Jacket to snap up Doumbe.

Plymouth manager Paul Sturrock said a move away from Home Park would be the best thing for the player, as he is not guaranteed first-team football in the Championship.

"The important thing for Mat, at his age, is to be playing in somebody's first team on a regular basis," Sturrock told the Plymouth Herald.

"Mat and I have had that discussion and I have told him he wouldn't be the main starter.

"So I think Mat is appreciative he has got to find somewhere where he can become a regular in their team."