Scowcroft Deal Continues - Ipswich Town News
Talks have continued between James Scowcroft and Leicester City. The deal won't be done quickly enough to allow him to play Norwich this afternoon, but there should be a conclusion early in the week.
Apparently the hitch Peter Taylor referred to on Thursday was down to the clubs failing to agree a fee. Leicester wanted to pay £3 million for the 25-year-old, while Town insisted on £3.5 million, the price finally agreed upon.
Tord Grip has once again praised Town, recommending the club to young English hopefuls. Earlier in the week Sven-Goran Eriksson's right-hand man said that both Marcus Stewart and Jermaine Wright were close to call-ups after he watched the friendly with FC Flora.
Grip said of Town: "I think it is good for the younger players if they can go to a team like Charlton or Ipswich, where they might get more of a chance."
Luke Young, formerly od Spurs, joined Charlton this week citing his lack of opportunities amongst the reasons for his move.
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