Ipswich aims to appoint Paul Hurst as their new manager within the next two days.
The club have been searching for a new coach since the departure of Mick McCarthy in April.
Having agreed on a compensation package with Shrewsbury, who were defeated 2-1 by Rotherham in the League One play-off final on Sunday.Ipswitch confirmed that they have the permissin to stars talks with Hurst.