Last summer, Stade de Reims allowed Cedric Kypré to join Ipswich Town on a season-long loan deal.
Before their arrival at Portman Road, Sport Witness Covered Claims Sunderland want to sign him.
Serious interest was shown from Regis Le Bris, but it is unclear why the Black Cats could not get a final deal done. Ipswich Town were successful in their attempt to sign the centre-back.
Ivory Coast International launched its championship for Tractor Boys in September. He was in and out of the playing eleven until November and has been a regular since then.
Kipre has played 2,259 minutes in 26 matches for Kieran McKenna in all competitions and scored three goals.
Africa Foot Now there is a report on Ipswich Town's plans for the 29-year-old's future after this season.
Ipswich Town decide on defender
According to reports, the Championship side have secured a €4.5m purchase option. The former West Bromwich Albion man's performances have convinced Ipswich Town to exercise the clause to extend his stay.
Therefore, Africa Foot now claim the player is 'on the verge of extending his stay' at McKenna's side. The outlet further added that the English club will offer the defender a three-year contract.
Stade de Reims were relegated from Ligue 1 the previous season, and this convinced Kipre to leave them for Ipswich Town.
The report suggests that discussions are ongoing between the two clubs to finalize a permanent transfer. Negotiations may take place to sort out details or work out payment terms related to the transfer.
Ipswich Town now sit third in the Championship, level on points with fourth-placed Hull City and one point ahead of fifth-placed Millwall.
Kipre first arrived in the UK when Leicester City signed him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2014. Since then, he has had stints at Corby Town, Motherwell, Wigan Athletic, West Brom, Royal Charleroi, Cardiff City and Stade de Reims.
