Town boss Roy Keane says the club will look at making right-back Liam Rosenior’s loan from Reading a permanent move. The 25-year-old is on a season-long loan at Portman Road with his Royals contract up in June.

Keane said: "We'll look at that over the next month or two but we obviously have the comfort of knowing he's here until the end of the season.

"To say I'm pleased with Liam would be an understatement, I think he's done really well for us and we're delighted to have him at the club."

Rosenior was replaced late on at Blackpool on Saturday but Keane says the knock isn’t serious: "I don't think it's too bad, it's just a kick and I expect my players to get kicked.

"I look around the dressing room after every game and I'm always worried if I don't see ice-packs on their legs. You should be getting kicked, it's a physical game."

Keane has also confirmed that he will talk to keeper Arran Lee-Barrett regarding new terms with his current deal up on January 21st: “We’ll be speaking to Arran over the next few days. I’ve been delighted with Arran. The boy’s taken his chance, again on Saturday he had a good presence and hopefully we’ll sort something with Arran because he deserves it. He’s done really well for us.”

Meanwhile, new goalkeeper Brian Murphy will officially sign his 18-month contract with the Blues today, joining on a free Bosman transfer from Bohemians.

The beginning of the transfer window is also likely to see several fringe players leave on loan with Roy Keane revealing last week that a number of moves are on the cards: “We’ve got one or two young defenders who we look like we can get out on loan next week. People like Tommy Smith need to go out and get some games and possibly Troy Brown.

“I’ve spoken to one or two managers over the last few days regarding some of our players.”

Midfielders Liam Trotter and Colin Healy are also amongst those set for spells away from Portman Road, with Hartlepool United having confirmed their interest in the Irishman.

Kevin Lisbie is due back from his curtailed season-long loan at Colchester today, while Jack Ainsley has already returned from Rushden and Diamonds with Roy Keane less than impressed that the defender played only 45 minutes in two months at Nene Park.

Pim Balkestein was recalled early from his second month at Brentford last week with David Wright and Damien Delaney both having been doubts for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Blackpool.

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RainhamBlue1 added 13:04 - Jan 4 I hope he does stay permanently, been very impressed with rosenior.
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Strider added 13:06 - Jan 4 Sign him! This guy has been awesome for us so far and has been one of the players of the season already
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Redmond added 13:08 - Jan 4 Sing him up keane and for free. This boy one of the best right backs in the league. AND HE IS FREE
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pottyblue added 13:08 - Jan 4 been a good player can,t believe reading let us have him, lets hope he stays
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bleedblue added 13:22 - Jan 4 Best RB in the Championship - FACT
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Bergholtblue added 13:26 - Jan 4 Certainly one of our success stories this year and as Redmond says, he will cost us nothing!
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ChambersM added 13:38 - Jan 4 rosenior's a ledge! Giving his shirt away at the watford game was a nice touch as well! And he's a good player which always helps ;)
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saturday_superhouse added 13:50 - Jan 4 Rosenior is quality, definitely one of our players of the season, and probably one of the first names on the teamsheet.
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NW10_Tractor added 13:52 - Jan 4 Sign him up NOW. He is only going to rot at Reading! Us Fans should all club together and pay for him as he is QUALITY!
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byebyesheepshanks added 14:03 - Jan 4 Are you sure NW10!!! My christmas credit card bill's just hit the mat & you want to do a whip round for a 5ook per year footballer!!!! He's a good player & I'm sure a very nice man, but he ain't high on my gify list!
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brogansnose added 14:04 - Jan 4 Stick a biro in his hand now.Good footballer with a good attitude. Always comes over to acknowledge the fans at the end of a game. He seems to typify what Keane means by getting the right players in, hopefully a couple of other signings will do the same.
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moomoosereni added 14:11 - Jan 4 Certainly been one of my top 3 players in the squad this season. Looks like he could play at a much higher level. Sign him up!
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ITFC1985 added 14:21 - Jan 4 Im sure we can approach to sign him this month if his contract is up in June, to be honest i wasnt expecting alot from him when we signed him but he has proved me wrong and as you can see every time we score or win he loves playing for the club!!! SIGN HIM UP!!!
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NW10_Tractor added 14:29 - Jan 4 Sorry Sheeps, I'm only on the Banter as its Christmas and we are all back to work! (sigh!) But on a serious note, hand the boy a Parker Pen and tell him to sign. His dad is a legend and he has the makings to be one himself. Solid Player and has a good future at Ipswich!
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PutYaBootsOnKeano added 14:31 - Jan 4 Exactly the class of player we need for promotion. The real question is, can we sign him? He opted for the year loan, to assess his own options. Premier league clubs could come in for him. Good Luck Roy, persuade the old devil to stay. he seems happy, and we desperately want him!
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nobrain added 14:40 - Jan 4 "..You should be getting kicked, it's a physical game." Love it.
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PutYaBootsOnKeano added 14:46 - Jan 4 Exactly the class of player we need for promotion. The real question is, can we sign him? He opted for the year loan, to assess his own options. Premier league clubs could come in for him. Good Luck Roy, persuade the old devil to stay. he seems happy, and we desperately want him!
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Greektractor added 14:54 - Jan 4 love keanes attitude to football.
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BeattiesBeerGut added 15:15 - Jan 4 Top 3 player for us this year along with Peters and Colback.
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Markie31 added 15:16 - Jan 4 I hope we keep Rosenior, great player for us, believe he's played every match this season and consistantly performed. I suggest a swap deal for Ben Thatcher....... we need to offload him this transfer window.
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FootballsMyLife added 15:32 - Jan 4 His Passion Is One Of The Main Things! Passion and Commitment Is One MainThing A Player Needs and he Has It In Abundance!
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readtheleaguetable added 16:16 - Jan 4 Passion and commitment are two main things.
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dirtydingusmagee added 17:16 - Jan 4 GOOD , hope we do keep him, played well and has put his heart on his Town sleeve .
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blu_dru added 17:17 - Jan 4 He LOVES it when we win, literally jumps for joy!
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1RWR added 18:37 - Jan 4 hope we keep Rosenior, great player for us, believe he's played every match this season and consistantly performed. I suggest a swap deal for Ben Thatcher....... we need to offload him this transfer window. What would you accept then.........a strawberry mivi, 'cos that's all he's worth & if Reading want Thatcher rather than Rosenior then I'm a monkeys bloody uncle!!! Sign him up, sign him up........quality like his doesn't come around this cheap this often!!!

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