Bristol City Youngster Linked - Ipswich Town News
Town are reported to be amongst a number of sides targeting 17-year-old Bristol City midfielder Jake Andrews.
According to the Sevenoaks Chronicle, the first-year scholar is said to be interesting the Blues, Charlton, Leeds and Brighton in the Championship and Premier League sides West Brom, Aston Villa and Hull City.
Westbury-born Andrews has impressed for the League One Robins’ U21 and U18 sides this season.
Meanwhile, Saturday’s opponents Middlesbrough are reported to be heading the chase to sign former Blues striker Jordan Rhodes on loan from Blackburn.
Derby and Norwich have also been linked with the 25-year-old, but Rovers boss Gary Bowyer yesterday dismissed claims that Rhodes would be moving on: "I don't understand why we'd want to even consider loaning one of our players to rivals.”
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