Striker Billy Clarke looks set to keep his place in the Town starting line-up when the Blues take on Preston North End at Portman Road on Saturday. Jim Magilton is expected to return to the 4-4-2 formation which has seen Town win their last seven home games.
Town are reported to have made a new bid of £500,000 for Blackburn Rovers striker Franny Jeffers. Chairman David Sheepshanks has confirmed that the Blues have upped their offer, while Derby County manager Billy Davies has denied any interest in the former England man.
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