Town Turn Down Palace Bid for Garvan - Ipswich Town News
Crystal Palace boss George Burley has revealed that Town have turned down his £100,000 offer for midfielder Owen Garvan. Garvan is understood to be amongst the eight players manager Roy Keane has made available for transfer.
Former Blues boss Burley said: "Owen hasn’t been getting a game and I would like to take him. He’s a good passer of a ball and someone who I feel who can do well for me. He’s my type of player.
"We’re short of players at Palace and I have several irons in the fire to increase our squad as soon as possible. As regards Garvan, a loan is possible for an initial down payment with more to come later. I’m hopeful I can sign Owen.”
Town are understood to want £400,000 for the 22-year-old Irish U21 international skipper, who joined the Blues from Dublin side Home Farm after leaving school.
Meanwhile, Burley has confirmed that former Blues loanee Stern John will not be returning to Selhurst Park for next season having failed to appear for pre-season training. The Trinidadian's Eagles contract was up at the end of the season.
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