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Town Amongst Clubs in McSheffrey Hunt - Ipswich Town News

Town are amongst a host of clubs interested in released Birmingham left winger Gary McSheffrey. The Blues, Sheffield United, Charlton, German side Hannover 96 and former club Coventry City are all vying for the free agent’s signature.

The 27-year-old, who can also operate up front, started his career with hometown club Coventry, making his first senior appearance in a Premier League victory at Aston Villa in February 1998 when aged only 16 years and 198 days.

While at Highfield Road, McSheffrey spent time on loan at Swedish side IK Brage, Stockport County and Luton (twice). In August 2006 the 5ft 8in tall wideman moved on to Birmingham for £4 million.

The former England U20 international joined Nottingham Forest on loan briefly towards the end of 2008/09 and moved to Leeds United on a similar basis in January.

Former club Coventry would appear to be strong favourites for McSheffrey’s signature with the midfielder still living close to his home town.

A left-sided midfielder is very much on Town’s radar this summer with Peterborough’s George Boyd, Spurs youngster Andros Townsend and Charlton’s Nicky Bailey all also understood to be on manager Roy Keane's list of potential targets.

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