Town and Premier League new boys Leicester City are in talks regarding an ÂŁ8 million deal for striker David McGoldrick, according to various reports this morning.
Some sources are reporting that the Blues have already turned down a ÂŁ6.5 million offer for the 26-year-old and that the frontman will miss today's game with a dead leg.
McGoldrick joined Town initially on loan from Nottingham Forest in January 2013, scoring four goals in 13 games and one sub appearance.
Having been released by Forest he put pen to paper on a permanent deal the following summer.
Last season he scored 16 goals before suffering a partial tear of the medial ligament in his right knee in February and missed the rest of the campaign.
He returned to action in pre-season and scored in the opening day victory over Fulham at Portman Road.
When McGoldrick signed his permanent deal with Town it was reported that he had agreed a two-year contract, however, manager Mick McCarthy said in April that the striker’s deal stretches beyond next summer, suggesting that the Blues have an option for a further season, although he wouldn’t go into details.
"He’s got more than a year to run," he said. "But his contract details are personal and for me to know and not you.”
While the Blues would be loath to lose their star striker, it would be difficult to turn down an offer of the size reported or to deny McGoldrick the chance to play in the Premier League. The transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday evening.