Town are set to make Preston North End an improved offer for central defender Sean St Ledger, according to a report in Ireland. The Blues have been chasing the 26-year-old since January with an additional centre-half still very much required, despite the recruitment of former Reading man Ivar Ingimarsson on a one-year deal.

While manager Paul Jewell confirmed that an offer had been made in January, the Blues boss said a fortnight ago that only an enquiry had at that point been made during this window.

At the end of last week, Bournemouth centre-half Jason Pearce, who was understood to be seen as an alternative to St Ledger, rejoined his former club Portsmouth. On Friday, Leicester were claimed to have made a £750,000 offer for St Ledger.

Meanwhile, a Twitter account purporting to be Tranmere defender Aaron Cresswell appears to confirm weekend reports that the 21-year-old Town target is on his way to West Brom. Sources in the North-West had previously strongly linked the Blues with the out-of-contract left-back.

Ex-Town defender Hermann Hreidarsson is yet to sign his new contract at Portsmouth, along with striker David Nugent, who is expected to join Leicester on his return from holiday, the Blues having been reported to have shown interest in the one-time England man earlier in the summer.

Former Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns, who is also now claimed to have been a Town target, has signed for the Foxes. Rangers, Celtic, Hull City, Bolton and Southampton had all previously been mentioned as potential destinations for the ex-Colchester man.

Photo: Action Images

whoppit added 13:46 - Jun 27 Great. Another cast off from relegated Preston. This bloke was so bad even Middlesbrough sent him back !!!!
0

itfc1981 added 13:50 - Jun 27 Boro wanted him Pooppit but he didnt want to move there. Would you?
0

radiogaga added 13:57 - Jun 27 And whoppit's up to his usual tricks already guys...
0

Mungo added 13:58 - Jun 27 whoppit - Who do you think PJ should be trying to sign then?
0

Whoppits_Mum added 14:03 - Jun 27 Whoppit why do you keep doing this to your poor mum? I raised you as a respectful little girl and you were once positive and upbeat....look at you now all twisted and sour. Your father would've preferred you supporting the budgies than posting such drivel....your lack of footballing knowledge is an embarrassment to the whole family.
0

bluelady added 14:05 - Jun 27 whoppits_mum pure quality!
0

Sindre94 added 14:05 - Jun 27 Me like! Good news :)
0

radiogaga added 14:06 - Jun 27 Test the waters with a £1.25m bid, should be fine :)
0

whoppit added 14:09 - Jun 27 Hey Mum?? Who is my father anyway??
0

robdaful added 14:10 - Jun 27 Bring in treacy.
0

Sniegster added 14:11 - Jun 27 Go get him...
0

UsualSuspect added 14:12 - Jun 27 Whoppit it's me your long lost Daddy, I used to deliver you Mummys milk every morning, now be a good little Whoppit and do as your Mother tells you.
0

ITFC_Dean added 14:12 - Jun 27 Come on PJ, get the lad in he's well good :)
0

blue_em_away added 14:14 - Jun 27 stoppits..... Your mum gonna take your netbook away if you aint carefull. St ledger: About time we followed this one up. 1.2m about the top mark I reckon.
0

Lightningboy added 14:15 - Jun 27 Hopefully we'll start making a few "serious" offers from here on because if we don't start pulling our fingers out we're going to get left well behind. C'mon Marcus,get the wallet out, like you did for that clown Keane.
0

blue_em_away added 14:18 - Jun 27 Lightningboy..... TBH ME did not really give FORK that much money. Hmmmm... now I'm thinking about it, he did I guess. Sorry dude.
0

BwoodBlue added 14:51 - Jun 27 Whoppit don't be a plank - one of the best CBs in the Championship and an International - has proven pedegree and would be a good signing
0

Tractorog added 14:56 - Jun 27 Can we all cope with all the horse racing puns that Phil will be able to post as headlines with St Ledger in our team?
0

blueblood66 added 15:12 - Jun 27 get him in!
0

andygizmo added 15:22 - Jun 27 Lightening - RK was never a clown - they are funny not tragic. Whoppit - Truth is the milkman may be the answer but so may the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker, the Grenadier Guards, several visiting rugby teams etc. As for St Ledger - would like but if Leicester and the lecherous SGE come calling he will go there.
0

oldbri added 15:29 - Jun 27 Tractorog, -stop giving Phil the Gee Up.
0

johnhazelbum added 15:34 - Jun 27 Ipswich must be a godsend to lazy footbal agents. Want to move your player on to another club? Get him linked to ITFC.
0

TotalBlue added 15:46 - Jun 27 whoppit added 13:46 - Jun 27 Great. Another cast off from relegated Preston. This bloke was so bad even Middlesbrough sent him back !!!! All those who want to send whoppit back say AYE!!!!
0

oddball added 15:49 - Jun 27 Wow, everyone's going to Leicester what are they doing that we're not!
0

blue_em_away added 15:50 - Jun 27 A Y E !!!!
0

Blogs 295 bloggers

Ipswich Town Polls