Goodwin set to target Ipswich keeper Hladky

ABERDEEN boss Jim Goodwin has refused to rule out a summer swoop for Ipswich Town keeper Vaclav Hladky.

The Czech Republic stopper, 31, played under Goodwin at St Mirren until 2020.

When asked if Hladky is a player he would be interested in, Goodwin admitted his admiration for the keeper.

After 18 months under Goodwin Hladky moved from St Mirren to English League Two Salford.

A superb debut campaign led to a step up to League One with Ipswich last summer. Hladky was first choice at Ipswich for the first half of this season but he lost the No 1 jersey at Portman Road and has not played this year.

Hladky, contracted until summer 2024, is reportedly willing to move on in the search for regular football and Ipswich are open to selling.

However, Ipswich will look to recoup the majority of the six-figure fee paid to Salford for the keeper.

Goodwin said: “I’ve got a lot of admiration for Vaclav, having worked with him at St Mirren. You talk about characters and strength of character, and Vaclav has certainly got that.”