Waghorn and Bialkowski in Blues squad to face Barnet

Bartosz Bialkowski has signed a new three-year contract with Ipswich Town. Photo: ITFC (Image: Archant)

The clash with National League side will be the first time Bartosz Bialkowski has appeared with the Blues since putting pen-to-paper on a new contract, keeping him at the club until at least the summer of 2021.

He is likely to split playing time with back-up goalkeeper Dean Gerken, who has performed well in his two pre-season outings to date, while Waghorn is also in the squad despite being linked with a move away from Portman Road this summer.

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Waghorn is set to play at a time when he is the subject of firm transfer interest, with Sheffield United having a bid rejected and the likes of Middlesbrough, Derby and Nottingham Forest all interested.

Joe Garner has yet to be involved during pre-season as he battles with a knee injury and is unlikely to play against Barnet, while Tom Adeyemi was due to return to training on Thursday having struggled with an Achilles problem.

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Midfielders Emyr Huws and Teddy Bishop are both likely to be absent once again as they are nursed back to full fitness following knee and hamstring problems, with a target of them playing at the tail-end of pre-season, while Jonas Knudsen is due to return to the club next week following his participation at the World Cup with Denmark.

Kick-off at The Hive is set for 3pm, with only one stand open for the game. Tickets are available on the gate priced at £10 adults, £5 concessions and £1 for under 17s.

Martyn Waghorn, pictured with Grant Ward on Tuesday, is a wanted man this summer. Picture: STEVE WALLER (Image: � Copyright Stephen Waller)