Town are reported to have accepted a fee which could eventually total £13 million from Sunderland for striker Connor Wickham. The Black Cats have been making the running for the 18-year-old frontman since becoming the first club to lodge a firm offer for the England U21 international
West Ham s Sam Baldock is amongst the strikers on Blues boss Paul Jewell’s summer wish list. The 23-year-old joined the Hammers from the MK Dons last August for a fee reported to be worth £2.75 million with add-ons.
Boss Mick McCarthy believes the Blues will need to beat Cardiff City at Portman Road this evening in order to reach the play-offs. Town climbed to sixth - ahead of Brentford and Wolves in seventh and eighth on goal difference - following Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Blackpool with just four Championship games left to play.
Loan midfielder Jimmy Bullard is in the running for the PFA’s Fans’ Championship Player of the Month award for March. The 32-year-old netted three stunning goals during the month and has become a key member of the Blues’ midfield since signing on loan from Hull City in January.