Ex-Carlisle United striker Sam Cosgrove has been linked with another move - just months after his money-spinning transfer to Birmingham.

National newspaper reports say Ipswich are keen on a loan deal for the centre-forward.

It comes just months after Cosgrove joined Birmingham from Aberdeen for £2m - a deal which brought sell-on cash to the Cumbrians.

The Sun on Sunday believe the big frontman is a Tractor Boys target after he made 12 appearances and just two starts without scoring for Birmingham since his January switch.

That followed a 47-goal spell over three years at Pittodrie for the 24-year-old ex-Wigan man.

Other clubs are said to be monitoring the situation should Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer allow Cosgrove to leave on loan.

Cosgrove joined United in the summer of 2017/18, eventually breaking into Keith Curle's side with one goal in 12 appearances before being snapped up by Aberdeen.