Town are again being linked with a move for Gillingham striker Simeon Jackson. The frontman impressed and scored for the Gills in Sunday s live TV FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa.
Recent Town trialist Graham Gartland has joined Scottish First Division side St Johnstone on a free transfer from Drogheda. Gartland spent time with the Blues at the end of October and boss Jim Magilton was considering whether to offer the Irish B international a contract at Portman Road.
Town have confirmed that skipper Gareth McAuley will be fit to face Coventry at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday. The Northern Irishman hurt his shin when he collided with the post during last week s 2-1 defeat to Cardiff.
Defender Alex Bruce has confirmed that he is still to be offered a new contract by the club, despite reports to the contrary in the summer. Bruce, who scored his first Town goal in last night s 2-1 defeat to former side Birmingham, is out of contract in the summer.
Town, Hamilton Academical and St Johnstone have all made contract offers to former Drogheda central defender Graham Gartland, according to reports in the Irish Republic. Last week, TWTD revealed that the Irish B international had been training with the Blues.