Midfielder Jack Colback has reiterated his desire to remain with the Blues beyond the end of his half-season loan in January. The 20-year-old netted his second Town goal during Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Blackpool.
Colback said: "If it can be extended I’d love to stay longer. It’s been a fantastic experience and I’m a better player now than when I arrived.
"I’m so glad I came and it’s been a lot better for me than being in the reserves at Sunderland.
"I’ve not spoken to the manager yet and don’t know his plans, but to be here for the second half of the season would be nice.
"I can see the wheels turning now and although reaching the play-offs is a big ask, the manager believes it can be done and so do the players.”
Meanwhile, Hartlepool have been linked with a loan move for Town midfielder Colin Healy. Pools were close to signing the Irishman from Cork in the summer before the Blues matched their bid and brought him to Portman Road.
Since then Healy has managed only four starts for Town, the most recent at Peterborough in the Carling Cup back in August.
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