Colchester United boss Tony Humes says he plans to speak to Town this week regarding the extension of right-back Elliott Hewitt’s loan. The 20-year-old’s current spell is up after Saturday’s home game with Port Vale.
"We’re pleased with Elliott and we’ll have a discussion with Ipswich.” Humes told the Colchester Gazette.
"We’ll see if we can further his loan, if Ipswich are happy with that. It depends on their situation and whether they have injuries.”
The Wales U21 international, who is out of contract at the end of the season, has made five appearances for the U’s and Humes says the move has benefited all parties: "Elliott has been playing first-team football for us whereas he wasn’t really figuring in Ipswich’s 18 that much.
"We’ve known him for two or three years through the academy system and we’ve always liked him as a player.
"He fits how we try and play the game and it’s an opportunity for him to get some first-team football.
"It benefits Ipswich but it also benefits us. I think it’s something that we can take forward, depending on Ipswich and what decision they make. If we can extend it, we’ll be looking into doing that.”
Speaking earlier this month, Town boss Mick McCarthy indicated that he would be happy to allow Hewitt to remain with Colchester.