Varney Expected to Sign Ahead of Reading Clash - Ipswich Town News
Town expect to complete the loan signing of Blackburn striker Luke Varney in time to go into the squad facing Reading at Portman Road on Saturday, we understand.
The Blues are short of strikers with Noel Hunt having picked up a knee injury which is set to sideline him for at least a few games - although Town are still to confirm the length of his absence - and with David McGoldrick having missed the last two matches with a thigh problem.
Football League clubs can sign players on loans of up to 93 days with a deal done this weekend meaning a loanee could stay until the Championship play-off final on Monday 25th May.
Varney, who was initially mentioned in connection with a move to Town earlier in the week, is out of favour at Ewood Park and was close to a move to Millwall prior to the transfer window closing. Brighton and Sheffield Wednesday also understood to have shown interest.
The 32-year-old started his career with Crewe and has subsequently had spells with Charlton, Derby, Sheffield Wednesday, Blackpool, Portsmouth and Leeds before joining Rovers in the summer following a loan at the end of last season.
The Leicester-born 5ft 11in tall striker has made only one start - in the Capital One Cup in August - and 13 sub appearances during 2014/15.
Meanwhile, Reading will have Michael Hector back at the centre of their defence on Saturday, the 22-year-old having recovered from a leg injury.
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