Jim: No Loan for Rhodes - Ipswich Town News

Boss Jim Magilton says 18-year-old striker Jordan Rhodes will not be going out on loan. The academy frontman is very much in Magilton's first team plans.

The Town manager told the club site: "Jordan won't be going out on loan. He's had a good season and if things don't work out with David Nugent coming here on loan, he is next in line to step up into the squad.

"He's still very much part of my plans here for this season."

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