Town defender Tommy Smith is adamant he wants to remain at Portman Road after his current contract expires in the summer.
But youth product Smith has admitted he has yet to receive an offer from the club and that the thought of moving on is at the back of his mind.
The Macclesfield-born New Zealand international has been ever-present in the last 12 games to prove his worth after a nightmare start to the season badly dented his confidence.
Smith, who has scored four goals in 60 senior appearances and will be 22 on the last day of March, said: "I haven’t spoken to the club about a new contract yet.
"I’m just concentrating on playing my football and doing as well as I can for Ipswich. I’d like to stay here. This was my first club and I’ve settled in the area, but it’s not down to me.”
Town have secured the services of veteran skipper Carlos Edwards until the end of next season and based on his recent performances it will be a major shock if they do not attempt to negotiate a fresh deal with the young defender.
Smith added: "It’s always in the back of your mind. As things stand I don’t know where I’m going to be playing next season.
"As I’ve always said, I’d love to stay and at the moment all I can do is concentrate on playing as well as I can and helping Ipswich to win games.”
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