Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that the Blues have made an enquiry to West Ham regarding former keeper Richard Wright. TWTD first reported that the Blues could look to Wright as a permanent successor to Neil Alexander back in March.

Magilton said: "Richard is a very good goalkeeper and I feel he would be at his best playing for Ipswich Town.

"There is no secret that I wanted him 12 months ago, but it did not happen, possibly because something was lost in translation.

"You will have to ask him if he made the right decision to move to West Ham, who were of course in the Premier League.

"An approach has been made, but it is early days and if it does not happen then we have other irons in the fire.”

In March, TWTD revealed that former keeper-coach Andy Rhodes had made a trip to see West Ham's reserves in action to watch the former England man.

Wright, who we understand is very keen to return to Town, came close to joining the Blues last summer but the club are understood to have stalled on completing the deal until the keeper's representatives had found a new side for Lewis Price, who has the same agent. Before Price's switch to Derby had been completed and with the new season approaching fast, West Ham came in and signed Wright from Everton.

Town are likely to have to pay a fee to the Hammers for the former Arsenal keeper, who is also interesting former loan club Southampton. However, the player is likely to prefer a move back to Portman Road, while the Blues could out-muscle the Saints in terms of finance.

Malcolm Webster's likely return to Suffolk is also likely to make Town a more attractive proposition to 30-year-old Wright. Webster is expected to leave St Mary's later this week with his re-appointment at Town tipped to follow.

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