Kennedy Move Edges Closer - Ipswich Town News
Cardiff left-back Mark Kennedy is understood to have undergone his Town medical last night ahead of his £75,000 switch to the Blues. The clubs agreed the fee late last week with the 34-year-old now believed to be talking personal terms with Town.
Striker Kevin Lisbie appears likely to be the next current squad member to move on with Millwall discussing a loan switch with the Blues.
Owen Garvan continues to weigh up whether to join Crystal Palace in a £225,000 deal, while Alex Bruce’s move to Sheffield United is still up in the air. The central defender agreed personal terms at Bramall Lane at the weekend but the clubs are yet to conclude the terms of the deal which would see the Irish international become a Blade.
Striker Jon Stead was reportedly expected for talks at Bristol City yesterday with the Blues and Robins understood to have agreed a £200,000 fee, while Jon Walters may also join the Portman Road exodus with QPR and Stoke having targeted the Town skipper.
Elsewhere, former Blue Jermaine Wright, 34, has joined Ryman League Premier Division side Croydon Athletic having left Blackpool a year ago.
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