Celtic are set to make a move for ex-Town loanee Daryl Murphy, according to reports in Scotland. The Glasgow giants are said to be ready to pay £900,000 for the Sunderland striker.
Murphy scored six goals in 18 games for the Blues between January and May and Town are understood to be very keen on making the switch a permanent deal with the player happy at Portman Road.
The Irish striker has two years left on his Sunderland deal and Celtic, if they are interested, are probably more likely to be able to match his earnings of around £20,000-a-week — double the Blues’ top wage — than Town.
Reading and Cardiff City have also been reported to have shown interest in the Waterford-born frontman.
Elsewhere, former Town manager Jim Magilton has been linked with the Colchester United job.