Steve Bruce was seen at Portman Road during the West Ham game on monday night, speculating that the young striker turned winger, is set to join Wigan.
Rumours circulating in the last 24 hours suggest a deal isn't too far away and a deal may be struck before the Championship season kicks off in three days time.
There were earlier reports linking Haynes with long time admier Harry Redknapp, possibly in a part exchange deal for David Nugent. However Nugent played down a move to Ipswich and therfore nothing came about of it.