Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty could be about to cause a stir in East Anglia by making a controversial move from Norwich City to Ipswich Town.

Portman Road boss Mick McCarthy is keen to snap up the 29-year-old and partner him in attack with new signing Joe Garner in a bid to be promotion contenders in the Championship next season.

Lafferty left Norwich at the end of the last Championship season having endured a frustrating three year spell at Carrow Road where he rarely featured in the first team.

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty could cause a stir and move from Norwich to Ipswich

He is now aiming to re-ignite his club career in order to win his starting place back at international level.

Scottish Premiership clubs Hearts and Hibs are also interested in the ex-Rangers ace as are Azerbaijan champions Qarabarg, but they are unable to compete financially with Ipswich.

Rivalry is fierce between the Canaries and Tractor Boys. Should Lafferty's move to Ipswich on a free transfer progress, he is sure to receive a heated welcome from the Norwich fans at the next derby, with Championship fixtures being announced this week.