Arsenal and Tottenham Linked With Dozzell - Ipswich Town News
Arsenal and Tottenham are chasing Blues youngster Andre Dozzell, according to various reports this morning.
The 16-year-old, the son of former Town and Spurs midfielder Jason, has long been interesting Premier League clubs as he has progressed through the Blues’ academy.
He is currently in the first year of his academy scholarship with a two-year professional deal set to kick in when he turns 17 on May 2nd.
Dozzell, who is currently away with the England U17s, who he skippers, is on the fringes of the Blues squad, having been on the bench for the Nottingham Forest game earlier this month.
It’s understood that given his closeness to breaking into the first team, Dozzell’s family are keen for him to continue his development with the Blues.
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