Burley Hopeful He Can Take Garvan to Palace - Ipswich Town News
Crystal Palace boss George Burley is reported to be hoping to have completed the signing of Town midfielder Owen Garvan by the end of next week. The ex-Blues manager made a second offer for the Republic of Ireland U21 international earlier in the week, having had his initial bid rebuffed.
Having offered £100,000, the figure currently on the table is variously reported as £150,000 or £200,000. Town are understood to want £400,000 for the 22-year-old, who is contracted until the summer of 2011.
Burley confirmed his move for Garvan: "We have a number of offers in with clubs for players and loans at the moment and he is one we are very keen on.
"We have a budget for wages and transfers and originally we thought we would stick to loans and free transfers, but certain players you need to pay for.
"I'm hoping by this time next week we should have a few more in and a far clearer picture of where we are."
Garvan is one of the eight players the Blues have made available for transfer.
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