KEEPER’S PRIORITY FOR MICK

CHAMPIONSHIP
A GOALKEEPER is likely to top Mick McCarthy’s January shopping list as the Ipswich boss looks to cover for the injured Dean Gerken.
Gerken, 32, is struggling with a persistent hip problem and McCarthy admits he will likely need to enter the market to ensure he has sufficient back-up to No.1 stopper Bartosz Bialkowski, 30.
“It (Gerken’s injury) is rumbling on, unfortunately,” said McCarthy. “When the window shuts, you are pretty much doing a balancing act all the time.
“Michael (Crowe, thirdchoice keeper) is training well but I ...

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