Town have been linked with a summer move for midfielder David Meyler, who is set to leave Hull City.
Yesterday it emerged that the Tigers, who were due to face the Blues in tomorrow's now postponed fixture at Portman Road, have decided not to take up an option in the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international’s contract and he will be available on a free transfer in the summer.
According to the Daily Star, Town are considering a move for the former Cork City and Sunderland man.
Twenty-times-capped Meyler, who is 6ft 2in tall, was a regular for Hull earlier in the season but has featured only four times in the Championship since Nigel Adkins took charge in early December.
While Town boss Mick McCarthy’s contract is up at the end of the season with his future yet to be decided, he has said he is working as if he will still be manager next season and is looking at potential additions.
However, experienced central midfield recruits who are likely to be commanding big wages wouldn’t appear to be a priority once a number of current players return from injury.
Tom Adeyemi is expected to back later this month and Emyr Huws, Andre Dozzell and Teddy Bishop will all be fit for pre-season.
Youngsters Tristan Nydam, 18, and Flynn Downes, 19, also look set for more first-team involvement in 2018/19.