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Town to Open Hyam Contract Talks - Ipswich Town News

TWTD understands that Town are set to open contract talks with midfielder Luke Hyam. The 20-year-old was controversially handed only a one-year deal in February, but the former Northgate High School pupil has impressed manager Paul Jewell enough to be offered new terms.

Jewell announced his intention to approach the academy product regarding new terms last month when he spoke about the youngster in glowing terms: "He’s been terrific. I’ve got to take my hat off to Luke Hyam. He’s an example to all players when they think all the world’s against them.

"He wasn’t even in our reserves side last season on a regular basis and I think he’s shown a brilliant attitude.

"I think he’s improved as a player, I think his confidence is coming through. He’s going to have peaks and troughs, but he will definitely be one that we will want to give a new deal, no doubt about that. That’ll be sooner rather than later. I haven’t spoken to him about it, but it’s one that I’ve spoken to the owner about.

"He’s done well, really well, and he’s got a lot of improvement in him. He’s an example to all the young lads who think the door’s closed on them - it’s never shut.”

Hyam, whose current weekly wage was reported to be just £650 a week by one of last weekend’s tabloids, has been linked with Leeds United and Wolves, but is understood to be keen to remain with his hometown club.

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