Town are targeting Bohemians goalkeeper Brian Murphy, according to sources in Ireland. The Dublin side are one of a number of League of Ireland clubs currently in financial problems and are looking to reduce their wage bill.
Waterford-born Murphy, 26, started his career in England with Manchester City, where he spent time on loan at Oldham and Peterborough. While at London Road, he made his first senior appearance in his only game for the Posh.
In 2003, after three years at Eastlands, Murphy moved on to Swansea, where he made 18 appearances before returning to Ireland in 2007.
Capped by the Republic of Ireland at U19, U20 and U21 levels, the 6ft 1in tall keeper has been tipped for senior international football. In 2008 he was named the FAI League of Ireland Player of the Year.
While Town already have two goalkeepers, the Blues may be keen to send Shane Supple out on loan to gain first team experience, in which case cover would be required.
Meanwhile, former Town striker Darren Bent has completed his £10 million move to Sunderland, signing a four-year contract.
Elsewhere, the Blues have been linked with a renewed move for ex-loanee Giovani Dos Santos. The Mexican, who was recently named the Most Valuable Player at the CONCACAF Gold Cup as his nation won the tournament, looks set to leave Spurs this summer with Espanyol, Galatasaray, Atlético Madrid, Manchester City, Paris St Germain and Inter Milan amongst the sides mentioned in connection with him this summer.