Nothing official on this story and a loan deal can still not be ruled out but it looks as if Championship football has won the day, Southend being closer to home or not.
Expect more after Ipswich play Preston in their opening Championship fixture at the weekend.
Oh well, maybe Tilly was looking at Watford full backs after all.
Remember Lewis Emanule, well the Blues boss does.
"I told Lewis we're looking at another couple of targets and will get back to him with a decision on Thursday," said Tilly.