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The 26-year-old player, who began his career at Bolton with new team-mate Jon Walters, has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal at Portman Road.

Norris made made 235 appearances for the Pilgrims, scoring 27 goals, and became a huge favourite with the Home Park faithful.

"I have watched David's career closely over the last few years and I'm delighted to have him now at this football club," Town boss Jim Magilton told the club's official website.

"It has been well documented that we have been trying to get him to Portman Road and I can fully understand Plymouth's reluctance to let him leave.

"Good players are always in demand and David's a very good player. He has all the attributes to help take this club where we want it to be."

Ipswich have also signed Derby goalkeeper Stephen Bywater on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent move.

Bywater, 26, arrives as a replacement for Neil Alexander, who joined Rangers on Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.

Meanwhile, Shane Supple and Billy Clarke have left Ipswich to join Falkirk on loan.

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