Jewell already on the hunt

Ipswich manager Paul Jewell is already starting to line up potential summer signings and admits speaking to two different agents.

Jewell is lining up moves for out-of-contract players in the summer as the Tractor Boys prepare for another season in the Championship. The Portman Road chief says he is unsure how many members of his current team will leave under Bosman rulings at the end of the campaign, but is currently speaking to agents about possible additions to the squad. He said: "I've just spoken to two agents this morning about players who are out of contract in the summer and I'm sure our lads who are out of contract are telling their agents to see what offers are about. "It's a difficult balancing act because on one hand you want to get in there quick for these players, but sometimes if you make the first offer they use that as a bargaining tool with other clubs."