Town defender set for exit as Scottish club close in on permanent deal

Scottish club Kilmarnock are closing in on a permanent deal for Ipswich Town centre-back Corrie Ndaba, the EADT and Ipswich Star understands.

The 24-year-old joined the Blues' academy in 2016, progressing to the first team three years later. He's been out on loan seven times since then, with recent spells at Salford City, Burton Albion and Fleetwood Town.

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He spent last season at Rugby Park as Killie qualified for the Europa League, finishing fourth in the Scottish Premiership.

The Daily Record, who broke the news this morning, claims that manager Derek McInness has 'convinced his board to launch a bid to get the Irishman on board long-term', adding that the club 'hope to finalise a deal quickly so they can get him up and running ahead of their Europa League qualifier with Cercle Brugge'.

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Ndaba's contract at Portman Road is set to expire in 2025, so a fee will be required for the Dublin-born defender to leave this summer.

The one-time Republic of Ireland youth international hasn't made a league appearance for Town, only ever featuring in the Carabao Cup or EFL Trophy at senior level.