Crystal Palace have offered skipper Shaun Derry a new contract in the wake of their recent takeover, according to a report this morning. Yesterday, Town were reported to be launching a late move to scupper free agent Derry’s proposed switch to QPR.
Former Blues boss George Burley, who took over as Eagles manager last week, is said to be keen to keep the 32-year-old at Selhurst Park, although Palace may not be able to compete with Town and QPR on wages.
Meanwhile, Blues striker Kevin Lisbie says more than 50 agents have contacted him during the summer regarding his availability.
The 31-year-old, who has a year left on his Town contract, says he expects to leave Portman Road this summer, having spent last season on loan with former club Colchester United.
Lisbie, who is yet to be contacted by the Blues regarding pre-season training, says he hopes to find a Championship club: "Beggars can’t be choosers, but I’d like to play for another club in the Championship.
"And I would like to get myself sorted out soon, because I’d like to do a proper pre-season at a club. But I can’t see me being welcomed back by Ipswich. I think the manager’s view of me is more personal than a purely football thing.”
Newly-promoted Millwall have previously revealed their interest and could well be the frontrunners for his signature.