Town manager Joe Royle says that Wolves have agreed to Oleg Luzhny joining the Blues on a one-month loan. Royle is now waiting to see if the Ukrainian decides he wants to move to Portman Road.

Royle told the club site: "We have spoken to Wolves about Oleg and agreed a deal with them for the player to join us on loan for a month.

"We are still waiting to confirm the move though. Oleg wants to speak with Wolves boss Dave Jones first before any decision is finalised. We are hopeful it will all be tied up today.

"With Fabian out for possibly a month, Chris Makin seeing a specialist again and Johnny Mac injured as well, we are getting light at the back."

It is understood that Royle is still on the look-out for a loan addition to his strike force and that Luzhny's signing would not affect his ability to bring in a front man.

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