Town boss Mick McCarthy says all the talk may be about left-back Tyrone Mings but 18-year-old midfielder Teddy Bishop is also attracting plenty of interest having made a big impression after breaking into the first team earlier on in the season.
McCarthy believes Bishop, who was again amongst the Blues’ best performers at Bolton on Saturday, will improve further as he adds to his current total of eight starts, six sub appearances and one goal.
"He’s great, I love The Bish, he’s terrific,” McCarthy said. "I love players that work hard and that epitomise me.
"He puts his shift in and he’s a fabulous footballer and one that’s only going to get better.
"Everybody’s talking about Tyrone Mings, but there are plenty looking at him as well. Great, isn’t it?”
Regarding 21-year-old Mings, who is being eyed by most of the Premier League on a weekly basis with Arsenal having confirmed their interest, McCarthy felt he eventually got the better of a tough duel with Trotters winger Liam Feeney during Saturday’s 0-0 draw at the Macron Stadium.
"In the first half Feeney was getting at him and I think Ty won the second half, so I think he ended up winning the battle in my view,” the Blues boss added.
"There are always going to be times you’re going to be tested. He’s coming on nicely.”