Crewe boss Steve Davis says he’s heard nothing from Blues manager Paul Jewell regarding Town’s rebuffed offer for 17-year-old midfielder Nick Powell. Davis continues to play down the Blues’ interest in the England U18 international but TWTD understands the Crewe-born youngster was the subject of Town's weekend triple bid, along with Portsmouth pair Joel Ward and Jason Pearce.
Davis says he’s personally heard nothing and questions whether Portman Road would be the right place for the highly-rated youngster to progress his career: "I would have thought Paul Jewell would have contacted me if a big offer had been made for Nick.
"No disrespect to Ipswich, but would it be the right club for Nick? They’re battling relegation and you have to ask ‘is he the right player for that situation?’ Anyway, I don’t think Ipswich would have enough money to buy him.”
Town are understood to have made an offer of £1.3 million for the midfielder plus milestone clauses, but the Railwaymen are believed to want at least double that initial fee as well as top-ups. Chelsea - where ex-Crewe boss Steve Holland is assistant first team coach - and Arsenal are amongst a host of Premier League sides monitoring Powell's progress.
Despite the Blues' interest - a second offer is likely to be on the way - Jones says he wants Powell to keep his mind on his game: "The main thing is Nick concentrates on his football. Until my phone rings and someone says they have made an offer, then nothing is happening as far as I’m concerned.
"If something does happen I will be honest and up front with Nick about it, but he’s got to remain focused on his job.”