Newcastle Duo Linked - Ipswich Town News
Newcastle youngsters Shane Ferguson and Paul Dummett could be on Town’s radar, according to reports in the North-East.
The Newcastle Evening Chronicle claims Northern Ireland international left-back or left winger Ferguson, 22, is on Town’s list of potential replacements for Aaron Cresswell, while Wales international Dummett, also a 22-year-old left-back, could also be amongst their options.
They report that Ferguson, who has another two years on his contract at St James’ Park and who has spent the last season and a half on loan at Birmingham, would be available for around £1 million, while a further loan may also be a possibility.
Dummett, who has had loan spells at Gateshead and St Mirren, is said to be available for loan with the Magpies keen to keep hold of him having handed him a six-year deal last season. Both players have made a handful of starts and sub appearances for their parent club.
While the Blues are in the market for a new left-back, former Crystal Palace man Jonathan Parr currently seems likely to be that player with his father and advisor Roger yesterday revealing that he is due to meet the club on Monday and that there is a "big chance” his son will join Town.
Despite the sale of Cresswell for an initial £3.75 million — rising to £7 million if appearance milestones are hit — it seems unlikely that the Blues would pay a fee of £1 million for a relatively inexperienced young left-back such as Ferguson.
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