Boss Joe Royle says full-back or midfielder Scott Barron can go out on loan to gain experience if the right club comes in. Barron is continuing his recovery after missing most of last season with a groin injury which required surgery on two separate occasions.

Royle said: "If a club that was not too far away wanted him for a short spell then we would seriously consider it. That said, it is still very much in my head that Scott can make it at Ipswich."

Barron made his only senior appearance in last year's Carling Cup tie at home to Brentford.

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