As this site confirmed on Friday that Billy Davies was interested in signing his old club mate, today he took it one step closer by putting forward a firm bid of around £600,000 for the midfielder.
Irvine now has a tough decision to make as he is looking to bring in fresh blood to the middle of the park with Williamson a target although he is also being chased by Derby.
The money would come in handy to strengthen the squad which Irvine is looking to do for next season.