It was reported earlier this month that the Tractor Boys were keen on Gallagher, who has endured an injury-hit campaign so far for Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side.
However, Blackburn turned down two offers for the 28-year-old, which were believed to be in the region of £1.5m.
Despite the former Southampton man’s interest in the transfer, it appeared like Ipswich were looking elsewhere after failing to reach an agreement with their fellow Championship team.
However, in a further update on Thursday night, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that the Suffolk side submitted a new proposal for Gallagher, which was also rejected.
“Blackburn Rovers have rejected Ipswich’s second proposal for striker Sam Gallagher.
Ipswich desperate to bring in a striker
It has been a brilliant season so far for Kieran McKenna’s side, and they’re firmly in the mix for automatic promotion, even if Southampton and Leeds look as though they will push them all the way.
But, they were dealt a big blow when it was confirmed that George Hirst was set for a lengthy absence, which heightened the need for a number nine to be brought in this month.
As well as that, it’s clear that McKenna will want someone who has similar qualities to the former Sheffield Wednesday man, who excels with his back to goal, works the channels and acts as a focal point for Ipswich.
That all-round game is backed up by the fact that Hirst has registered six assists this season, as well as scoring the same number of goals, with his presence key to allowing the likes of Conor Chaplin and Nathan Broadhead play the way they do.
Gallagher fits the bill on that front with his physicality, even if his injury record will be a concern, and he hasn’t been the most prolific over the years, having failed to hit double figures in the Championship for Rovers.
But he isn’t the only striker on their radar; it has been reported that Ipswich have made an offer of more than £1 million for AFC Wimbledon’s Ali Al-Hamadi.
That is unlikely to be enough to complete a transfer, however, as rumours suggest that the League Two club wants about twice that for their top player, who is now representing Iraq in the Asia Cup.
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