The teenager was the subject of an enquiry from Newcastle in January, but the offer was rejected and he recently said that he had no intention of moving to St James’ Park.
But with Ipswich continuing to struggle financially Bent may be given little choice but to leave Portman Road if a sizeable bid is made.
Meanwhile Carl Cort has again been linked with a switch to newly-promoted Wolves and Derby County is the latest rumoured destination for Steve Caldwell.