Colchester United manager Tony Humes says he would be interested in speaking to Ipswich Town about extending Elliott Hewitt's loan spell at the club.
Hewitt has started the U's last three matches since joining them from their East Anglian neighbours on a month's loan, on October 6.
The 20-year-old's spell at Colchester is due to expire after their home game against Port Vale in League One, on November 1.
Humes said: “We’ve known Elliott for two or three years through the academy system and we’ve always liked him as a player.
“He fits how we try and play the game and it’s an opportunity for him to get some first-team football.
“It benefits Ipswich but it also benefits us.
“I think it’s something that we can take forward, depending on Ipswich and what decision they make.
“I’ll speak to Mick in the next couple of weeks, to see what the situation is with them.
“But if we can extend it, we’ll be looking into doing that."
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