TWTD understands that former Colchester United and Bristol City keeper Dean Gerken is set to spend time training with the Blues in Ireland next week. The 28-year-old was released by the Robins at the end of last season.
Gerken, from Rochford in Essex, began his career as a youth player with Southend before moving on to the U’s in 2002.
After seven years with Colchester — during which time he spent a short spell on loan with Darlington — the 6ft 4in tall keeper moved on to Bristol City for an undisclosed fee in June 2009.
While at Ashton Gate he made 60 appearances, having been former England keeper David James’s deputy for much of the time.
Blues fans will recall his outstanding performance to earn his side a 0-0 draw at Portman Road in February 2010.
Having released Arran Lee-Barrett - who we understand trained with the Blues last week - and Jason Brown at the end of the season, Scott Loach is currently Town’s only senior goalkeeper and one, probably two, new keepers are likely to be on manager Mick McCarthy’s summer wish list.
As reported on Friday, Waterford United youngster Jack Doherty is also to join up with the Blues party at Carton House in Kildare on Monday.