Ipswich Town transfer rumour: Trio linked with right-back swoop
SportsBoom claim that Championship sides Bristol City and Coventry City, as well as Scottish Premiership outfit Hibernian, are all vying for the 24-year-old's signature.
Clarke has dealt with various injury issues in the last two years. He is currently sidelined with a knee ligament issue that could rule him out for an extended period.
He helped the Blues secure promotion from League One up to the Premier League, playing seven games in the top flight last season before joining Sheffield United on loan.
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Town are well-stocked at right-back, with Ashley Young and Ben Johnson seemingly ahead of Clarke in the pecking order.
Verdict
It doesn't make sense for Ipswich to carry three right-backs in their squad - especially when Dara O'Shea can also cover that position.
With that in mind, a departure - loan or permanent - would make sense for Clarke, but the big question mark is his injury.
At the time of writing, we don't know how long he will be out for, but the indication is that it won't be a short-term injury.
If he did depart, you'd think that a Championship move would appeal over the Scottish Premiership. If Coventry were to lose Milan van Ewijk, who has been heavily linked with a move to Wolfsburg, it would certainly make sense - just not if he's going to be sidelined for a long time.
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