'We are going to try to do our business early' - McKenna

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna says it would be a "big advantage" if they can get their transfer business done early this window.

His comments come amid reports the Tractor Boys are looking at moves for both Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene and Atalanta defender Ben Godfrey.

Philogene was a summer target for the club before he instead moved back to former side Villa from Hull City, while former Norwich City centre-back Godfrey could be set for a loan return to East Anglia after moving to Serie A from Everton in the summer.

"Discussions started a long time ago, but getting players in at the start of January is another matter," McKenna said on Friday.

"Each club has their own needs. Things can change really, really quickly at the end of December. Games come thick and fast - players come into the team, come out of the team. Players who you thought might be available are unavailable. Players who you thought were unavailable might become available.

"We are going to try to do our business early in the window if possible.

"We know that would be a big advantage, but we also know we need to be ready right through the month to improve the squad when the opportunities come.

"Certainly by the end of January we need to make sure that the squad is of the appropriate size and we want everyone who is still in the building to have a chance of playing and contributing in the Premier League games."