Town face stiff opposition for Tomasz Kuszczak’s signature with Spurs, QPR, Fulham, Werder Bremen and even Bayern Munich all reported to also be showing interest in the out-of-contract Manchester United keeper.

The 30-year-old Pole, who ended the season on loan at Watford, is understood to be top of Paul Jewell’s summer wish list as he looks to add a permanent number one to his squad ahead of the 2012/13 campaign.

At most of those clubs Kuszczak would be the second-choice, as he has been throughout his time at Old Trafford, and the former West Brom man says he wants to play more regularly at this stage of his career: "I have decided to move [from Manchester United] and be a first-choice keeper. I do not want to be a replacement any longer.

"My family like England as much as me," he added. "I think that I know the style of play and I have made my name here. But I have serious options in Germany to consider as well. My agent is working on a possible move to the Bundesliga."

Kuszczak also revealed that he had chances to moved to Aston Villa or rejoin the Baggies last summer.

Birmingham’s Colin Doyle has also been linked with the Blues but was not the keeper Jewell met for talks last Thursday.

Meanwhile, Doncaster midfielder James Coppinger has conceded that he may move on from the relegated Rovers this summer and wouldn’t be averse to relocating to Suffolk if Town renewed last year’s interest: “I think Ipswich is a great club. I have some friends who have played at Ipswich in the past and they speak highly of the club and the place.

“With them being in the Championship and an ambitious club, it is always somewhere you would look to go.”

However, speaking after Saturday’s game, Blues boss Paul Jewell played down the likelihood of Town doing a deal for the 31-year-old, having previously said he’d speak to Rovers manager Dean Saunders about the former Exeter man: “I don’t think so. We’d like good players, he’s a good player, Coppinger, but I don’t think so.”

Elsewhere, former Blues coach and assistant manager John Gorman has decided to retire at the end of the season. Gorman, 62, worked under George Burley and then had a second spell at the club during Jim Magilton’s time in charge. The Scot is currently assisting Karl Robinson at MK Dons.

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BluJu added 12:51 - May 1 Inevitable. He'll obviously choose us though
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bobbyramsey added 12:52 - May 1 Give up, move on. Don't waste any more time.
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Keaneish added 12:54 - May 1 Stiff!? Just throw Barcelona in there and make it impossible! Who's next then?
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davidsc1971 added 12:56 - May 1 Never. (Ever). Gonna. Happen.
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blueoff added 13:00 - May 1 Come to ipswich Tomasz, its almost like Poland these days, youll feel at home.
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simonsays added 13:02 - May 1 Well we can forget that one then!
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arc added 13:02 - May 1 His family like England as much as they like him? What a strange thing to say...
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SheffieldBlue1 added 13:04 - May 1 Well, thats settled then. Paul can now look all moony eyed at Colin Doyle for a bit before he decides to move elsewhere also.
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Hungry_Badger added 13:09 - May 1 Hmmm will be a tough one for him, Champions League football or a relegation fight in The Championship?
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hampstead_blue added 13:13 - May 1 We could never afford him.
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brendanh added 13:13 - May 1 Why do we so often have to go for players who've been on Match of the Day? Is that how we scout these days? If the last four years (and Southampton and Norwich) have taught us anything, it's that better value and more motivated players are available elsewhere.
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iamipswich added 13:16 - May 1 We are the only club he'd be number (possibly QPR) but thats all we've got. Rather Doyle anyway. Seen him play and looks like a flapper to me.
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mightytown added 13:24 - May 1 the club have signalled their intent, releasing what is seen as 'deadwood' and also losing out on leadbitter aswell. does seem to indicate a hefty overhaul of the squad again. I am a little worried that like last summer, we will miss out on our first chocie targets and then be looking to fill the squad with whatever we can get. also a little worried that we may go too far down the 'young and hungry' route (which can also be described as inexperienced) in the same way we signed too many older players last time. jewell has spoken for a while about how we need to get the balance right and i trust him and back him to the hill but i would be lying if i said im not a little nervous. is the addition of 6-7 new players (i happen to think we will sign more) going to help stability?

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mightytown added 13:25 - May 1 this keeper would be a cracking signing though, fingers crossed
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itfc1981 added 13:27 - May 1 Poor keeper from big club
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icetruckiller added 13:29 - May 1 Over rated, just because of the Man Ure badge he's held in a higher esteem than he should be.
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icetruckiller added 13:29 - May 1 Much rather have Brad Kuzan, if it's someone dropping down from the Premiership
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scumbuster added 13:33 - May 1 Blueoff Very good.
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StowTractorBoy added 13:37 - May 1 Will be very surpised if we get anywhere near this signing so have written this off. Doyle is a good call but there must be many others out there. I agree we need young hungry players but the goalkeeping position is a little different and an experienced keeper will do me well. Move on PJ can't see this one happening.
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itfc1981 added 13:38 - May 1 If Danzig can become Gdansk Ipswich can become Gipsansk
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itfcluke95 added 13:44 - May 1 over rated, i think we should start looking to the lower leagues, alex smithies from huddlesfield? if they dont go up obviously
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manualthetisfanclub added 13:45 - May 1 Not bothered about this keeper,don't like these public auctions.would rather get keeper with good potential,but alas all we are after are free transfers which is how it is with hardly any money floating around.come on pj go and find a few gems to get bums on seats!
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DiamondGezzer added 13:51 - May 1 If only us and one other club would make him number one, and if the wages are right then you never know.
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Infineteregress added 14:01 - May 1 Town face stiff opposition for Tomasz Kuszczak's signature with Spurs, QPR, Fulham, Werder Bremen and even Bayern Munich all reported to also be showing interest in the out-of-contract Manchester United keeper. ---------------------------------------------- Might as well forget it then.
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Tractorog added 14:01 - May 1 Only slightly less chance than we have of getting Lionel Messi then
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