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Town Among Clubs Linked With Dorking Winger - Ipswich Town News

Town are reported to be one of a number of clubs to have shown interest in Dorking Wanderers winger Matt Briggs.

According to the Surrey Mirror, Portsmouth are leading the chase for the 20-year-old with the Blues, Stoke City, Crystal Palace, Charlton Athletic also among the interested parties.

Briggs joined the Ryman Division One South side in the summer of 2015 having previously been with Wallsend, Gateshead and Dunston UTS. Prior to his spell with Dorking he was offered terms by Burnley and a trial by Blackburn.

Dorking chairman and manager Marc White has previously said he expects there to be a bidding war for Briggs, who is contracted until the summer of 2018, and says Portsmouth are currently the favourites for his signature.

"The interest in Briggs has been constant for the last four months and it's become very competitive," White said.

"Portsmouth is a club that ticks the boxes for Matt, as far as the history of the club, the amazing fanbase, the geographical location and also Paul Cook's history of giving non-league players a chance.

"Personally, I've also heard very good things about Paul Cook and the set up at Portsmouth but Dorking Wanderers are yet to have official discussions with Portsmouth about Briggs, but no doubt we will soon."

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