Town boss Mick McCarthy says the Blues have no intention of selling Freddie Sears or anyone else during the January transfer window.
Asked whether he thought anyone might make a move for in-form Sears, who recently signed a new contract until 2019 with an option for a further season, McCarthy said: "I’ve had no indication that they would, but I can’t imagine that they wouldn’t be interested in him because he’s very good.
"But what would I be doing trying to sell players? It’s not on my agenda at all to be selling them.
"We’re in the top six and it’s going to be a real struggle to stay in that top six all season long, to finish in that top six, so selling players isn’t going to help that very much.”
He added: "There’s no chance, Marcus doesn’t sell players, not good players, that’s for sure.”
McCarthy is delighted by 26-year-old Sears’s form, the ex-West Ham and Colchester man having largely played in a wide left role this season rather than as an out-an-out striker.
"Having players that are versatile or adaptable, especially when you get injuries, that you can mix and match [is very useful],” McCarthy added.
"And he’s found a real slot for himself, Freddie, wide on the left. I thought he was brilliant the other night, just outstanding.”
On Thursday, Evo-Stik League Northern Premier Division side Barwell’s manager Jimmy Ginnelly revealed that his side’s 19-year-old midfielder Brady Hickey would be joining the Blues on trial.
McCarthy wouldn’t be drawn on his interest in the former England Schoolboys international but believes it’s important to keep an eye on non-league talent given his previous successes.
"Everybody’s doing it, we’re all looking for players and we’ve got to continue doing it,” he added. "If you pick one up like Tyrone Mings, why wouldn’t you look at other players?”