Lavery Could Join Kilmarnock - Ipswich Town News
Former Town striker Caolan Lavery could be joining SPL side Kilmarnock after his move to Bradford City broke down. The Northern Ireland U21 international turned down a Blues contract at the end of his Academy scholarship in October, subsequently spending time on trial at Sunderland, Leicester and then Bradford.
The Canadian-born frontman impressed the League Two club but we understand the Bantams - who were alerted to Lavery by former Blues coach Brian Owen now a scout at Valley Parade - were unable to agree compensation with Town and their interest has waned. The Blues are due the cash having made the offer of the contract.
Kilmarnock, who signed Lavery's ex-Academy team-mate Rory McKeown last summer - are said to be establishing whether they would have to pay compensation for the 19-year-old and if so at what level.
Elsewhere, Leeds continued to be linked with Town target Sean St Ledger, Leicester having delayed the Irish international’s proposed move to the Blues.
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