Coventry City are one of three clubs reporting to be chasing Dean Leacock.
The defender,currently at Derby County, had two loan spells at the Sky Blues during their Highfield Road playing days.
Leacock,who can play right back or centre half and is likely to be allowed to leave Pride Park,so Paul Jewell can rebuild his side after relegation from the Premier League.
Ipswich and Hull City are the other two clubs that the former Fulham man has been linked with.