Report: Jack Collison starts Ipswich Town talks

Ipswich Town have reportedly entered contract negotiations with Jack Collison.

The free agent, who was released by West Ham United at the end of last season, has been training with Championship side Ipswich for around two weeks.

Talks have now started over a permanent deal, but manager Mick McCarthy will not sanction it until he has seen the midfielder turn out for the club's Under-21 side, according to the East Anglian Daily Times.

Wales international Collison made over 100 appearances for West Ham.