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Simpson Linked - Ipswich Town News

Boss Jim Magilton has confirmed newspaper reports earlier in the week claiming the Blues are one of three Championship clubs watching Cambridge United striker Robbie Simpson. Norwich City and Leicester City are also said to be keeping an eye on the 22-year-old frontman.

Magilton says that Town chief scout Steve McCall has been a regular visitor to the Abbey Stadium of late: "We have been looking at Simpson and like what we see. Steve McCall has watched him a few times now and I intend to go and have a look at him too before deciding."

Simpson, released by Norwich as a youngster, has scored 15 goals in 26 starts and five substitute appearances since joining the Conference side from Cambridge City on a free transfer at the beginning of the season. From January to March he netted 13 times in 13 games, three of those goals coming in a 4-0 victory against Northwich Victoria.

Commenting on Norwich City's reported interest, Cambridge boss Jimmy Quinn said that Simpson would not benefit from moving to a bigger club if it meant he would be playing reserve football: "Any young player that's in the form Robbie is in is going to attract interest, but we don't want to lose him.

"He'd be better off playing for Cambridge in the Conference, hopefully with a bit of success, rather than in someone's reserves for a Championship club.

"I think it's vital for Robbie's experience and development that he has another season with us and, with a bit of success, it could be the making of him.

"If he goes to the wrong club, it could set him back, but if he does leave he should be thinking about going to the Championship because he is that good.”

Simpson also coaches for the U's community scheme and is studying sports science and maths at Loughborough University.

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