Town are reported to be making a move to sign winger Harry Bunn from Premier League new boys Huddersfield.
According to The Sun, a fee of around £500,000 or £600,000 ought to be enough to secure the 24-year-old.
Bunn started his career with Manchester City during which time he spent time on loan at Rochdale, Preston, hometown club Oldham, Crewe, Sheffield United and the Terriers, who he subsequently joined on a permanent basis in January 2014.
Since that switch the 5ft 9in tall wideman, the son of ex-Oldham frontman Frankie, has made 70 starts and 28 sub appearances, scoring 17 goals.
While primarily a left-sided winger, Bunn can also operate centrally in midfield or in a more advanced role behind a main striker.
While a fourth striker remains Mick McCarthy's priority, wide midfield is another area where there Blues are certain to be looking to strengthen.
Huddersfield are in pre-season action in Austria this evening against VfB Stuttgart [a game Bunn wasn't involved in].