Town are reported to be in talks to sign Mexican international central midfielder Marcel Ruiz from Deportivo Toluca in his home country, however, we understand the interest goes no further than the player having been watched.

The 24-year-old has been with the Mexican side which beat the US 2-1 in the final of the Gold Cup on Monday.

According to Super Deportivo, the Blues are in discussions with his club Deportivo Toluca regarding a permanent move.

However, we understand the player has been watched and no more with no talks having taken place.

The Liga MX champions are reportedly hoping to receive a fee of $10 million (£7.4 million) for the former Queretar and Tijuana man.

Since joining his current club in 2022, 5ft 11in tall Ruiz has made 124 appearances, scoring 14 goals and picking up 16 assists.

A move for Ruiz, who has been capped 16 times by his country, would be a big departure for the Blues who have rarely strayed into Europe with their transfer dealings in recent years, let alone central America.

The Blues are close to confirming their first two outfield signings of the summer, the deals to bring in central defender Cedric Kipré from Reims on loan and midfielder Azor Matusiwa on a permanent basis, understood to be a four-year deal, from Rennes.

Kipré was at the club on Thursday to undergo a medical and complete the formalities on his switch which had been expected to be confirmed yesterday, while Matusiwa travelled over yesterday.

Announcements of both signings are expected before the squad fly out to Austria for their training camp.

So far the only incoming business at Portman Road this summer has been the signing of veteran keeper David Button following his release by Reading on a player/coach basis.

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WestSussexBlue added 10:01 - Jul 12 This would certainly spice up a quiet summer so far on the incomings front. Let’s hope if this happens he doesn’t find it to Chilli around January.
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earlsgreenblue added 10:02 - Jul 12 Ole ole ole
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bluesissy added 10:05 - Jul 12 Mmmm...now this is interesting
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billlm added 10:05 - Jul 12 Stuart watson has been asking about and has poured cold water on it
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CaptainAhab added 10:11 - Jul 12 Wow, fingers crossed this one comes off!
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darkhorse28 added 10:11 - Jul 12 Love it, sounds creative. A player to intrigue and excite.., great stuff. So much more positive than the EFL only policy.., hope we get it done. A huge number of positive stories these past few days, since we were put up for sale, Mark doing his best Red Adair. Feel sorry for him, not his biggest fan at the level above, but he’s very professional at this level and deserves more respect than the Gamechanger fumblings.

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dirtydingusmagee added 10:11 - Jul 12 Good if it happens,and if true another indication of more adventurous scouting ,bring it on .
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blues1 added 10:12 - Jul 12 Billlm. Should take anything Stuart Watson says with a pinch of salt. Strange dont you think, that hes said that( according to u), yet this story appeared on the Ipswich star sight before here. Think they may not have run it if theres nothing in it. And its him whos put it on there?
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dirtydingusmagee added 10:14 - Jul 12 Mexican hat dance if it happens.
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bobble added 10:27 - Jul 12 Hope it doesnt taco long time to sign him...
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Matthblue added 10:31 - Jul 12 This came from a sauce at the club. A mole.
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tractorboybig added 10:33 - Jul 12 Its link us with everyone time
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itfcskayman added 10:40 - Jul 12 These recent links are certainly what we’ve been craving. Our British recruitment structure just didn’t work in the prem
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franz_tyson added 10:40 - Jul 12 Mr Ham, I think you'll find Mexico is in North America and not Central America.
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Bazza8564 added 10:54 - Jul 12 Let's get he others over the line first. Suspect the weekend is all about Ed so Monday or tuesday. CWC will be finished this weekend too. Delap released early in time for CWC, no way that doesnt come without an upside for us...........
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Clemcc added 11:11 - Jul 12 Get Ed today to speak to them to sweeten the deal to sign
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gkroon89 added 11:15 - Jul 12 Could potentially leave us with a midfield below 6ft. A little bit risky with corner set pieces. Good to see some transfer action though.
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Edmundo added 11:19 - Jul 12 Free tickets to Ed's concert for all who sign this weekend.
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WeWereZombies added 11:20 - Jul 12 Mr franz tyson, I think you'll find that the Mexicans generally regard themselves as Latin Americans...
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BeattiesBackPocket added 11:26 - Jul 12 If you can take the rough and tumble of the Mexican or South American leagues you can do it in the championship. Great to see us looking further afield for players it’s why Brighton have been hugely successful unearthing gems from places far and wide.
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Broadbent23 added 11:30 - Jul 12 I hope this is not a Mexican standoff. Seriously this is a World cup player who may want to play in a stronger league. But the situation is intriguing.
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Fat_Boy_Tim added 11:53 - Jul 12 All we’ve done is scout him. I think that’s the main story here is that we are scouting in Mexico!
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Linkboy13 added 12:02 - Jul 12 Would be a massive signing if it came off but still in its infancy it seems. Been saying for months now we should be looking abroad for players in this country you have to pay well over the odds as we found out last season. The big risk about getting players from other countries especially Mexico is will they settle into our environment even more so if they have young families. I hope im wrong but i can't see this one materialising into anything .

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SuperTabby added 12:08 - Jul 12 Top class comment Matthblue, really made me tickle!
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AndySav04 added 12:36 - Jul 12 Allready been there in the past with Giovanni Dos Santos. Attacking midfielder back then. Would be more interesting than other signings form Continental Europe, although could the pace of the English game make it a little much in the first year for a key season for Ipswich?
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