Town hoping for Ameobi talks

Last updated : 16 June 2008 By Rick Lamb
Norwich's Suffolk rivals Ipswich still appear to be in the driving seat in the race for Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi.

The 26-year-old former England under-21 international, admired by former Toon boss Glenn Roeder as a potential recruit for Norwich, has been on his honeymoon recently, which has slowed progress as Kevin Keegan looks to offload the striker.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton does not believe things can move on until he has spoken to the player himself and, while he denies having made an actual bid, he has admitted speaking to intermediaries.