Lee set to join Ipswich

Ipswich were today expected to sign Republic of Ireland striker Alan Lee from Cardiff.

The 27-year-old, set to cost £100,000 (€146,000) has agreed terms on a two-and-a-half-year deal and was undergoing a medical at Portman Road.

Ipswich boss Joe Royle told www.itfc.co.uk: “We hope Alan will be signing today.

“We’ve been after bringing in a striker for a while, and Alan will provide us with a physical presence we need.”

Royle has also told former Manchester City and West Ham midfielder Kevin Horlock he has no plans to offer the 33-year-old a new contract when his current deal expires in the summer.

He added: “I’ve spoken to him and said we are well covered in the midfield department now and that if a club shows an interest in him we won’t stand in his way.”