Town have renewed their interest in Brighton defender Connor Goldson, according to various reports, TWTD having revealed that the Blues had made an approach for the 24-year-old a fortnight ago.
Town are said to be closing in on the loan addition of the Wolverhampton-born central defender ahead of the transfer window’s closure at 11pm on Thursday.
We understand that Premier League new boys Brighton are keen to bring someone else in before making Goldson, who has also been interesting Sheffield United, available for loan.
Goldson recently returned to action having undergone heart surgery in March but has made only one Carabao Cup appearance for the Seagulls this season.
The 6ft 3in defender started his career with Shrewsbury, during which time he spent a spell on loan at Cheltenham, before joining Brighton, to whom he is contracted for three more years, in August 2015.
Since moving to the Amex he has made 32 starts and three sub appearances, scoring twice.
Town boss Mick McCarthy, a close friend of Brighton manager Chris Hughton, is looking to add another centre-half to his squad ahead of tomorrow’s deadline with skipper Luke Chambers, Tommy Smith and Adam Webster all currently sidelined.
McCarthy recently made a scouting trip to Stockholm with Djurgåden's former West Brom defender Jonas Olsson, 34, claimed to be his target by some sections of the Swedish media.
Over the weekend the Blues were reported to be in talks with Nottingham Forest regarding a loan move for centre-half Jack Hobbs, 29, with the clubs said to be negotiating what proportion of his wages Town might pay during his proposed spell at Portman Road.