Blackburn Rovers defender Pascal Chimbonda will be allowed to leave Ewood Park and new Ipswich boss Paul Jewell admits to making an enquiry, but not a firm offer. Jewell knows the French full-back from his time in charge at Wigan in 2005, and the manager has been linked with bringing him to Portman Road.
However, while admitting his interest in the 31-year-old, Jewell insists no offer has been made.
He said: "I've made lots of phone calls and I've spoken to [Blackburn manager] Steve Kean about a couple of things and Pascal's name did come up in conversation, but to see in the paper that we've bid £500,000 is complete nonsense.
"I just asked generally about what would be available. I've made lots of phone calls, as I've had lots of phone calls.
"I asked him what the situation is and he said he'd think about it. Whether Pascal Chimbonda is part of his plans, I don't 100% know. I'll leave that to Steve."
