Town Tipped to Land Former Trialist - Ipswich Town News
The Blues are reportedly favourites to sign Hitchin Town right-back Kane Smith, who spent time on trial at Playford Road in February.
According to The Non-League Paper, Town are leading the chase for the 19-year-old, who featured for the U21s in the 6-1 thrashing of Bristol City.
Terry Barratt, chairman of Hitchin, who play in the Evo-Stik Southern League, believes the youngster has great potential: "Kane is a player who is attracting the attention of people and he has been outstanding for the club. If he does leave it will be well-earned. He's an exciting player to watch out for."
Prior to his stint with Town, Smith spent time on trial with West Brom and Crystal Palace, featuring for the Eagles’ U21s, while Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton, Brighton, Reading, West Brom and Bristol City have all also been reported to be keeping tabs.
Smith joined Hitchin from Biggleswade Town in December 2014, having previously been with Luton’s youth set-up.
A midfielder earlier in his career, Smith broke into the Hitchin side early in 2015 and quickly made an impression.
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