Grays Athletic midfielder Kai Brown, 16, is reportedly set to join the Blues’ academy following a trial, despite interest from Premier League clubs.
Brown spent time at Playford Road earlier this month and scored for the U18s in their 2-2 draw at Millwall.
The central midfield player broke into the Bostik Football League North Division’s first team in August when he made his debut as a sub in a 2-0 FA Cup victory over Redbridge.
He has been a regular in their matchday squad since then - he has now made 13 starts and 24 sub appearances in all competitions, scoring once - and is understood to have been tracked by scouts from several Premier League clubs.
Hearing Ipswich have beaten a host of Premier League clubs to land 16-year-old Kai Brown from Grays Athletic.– Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) January 29, 2018
Meanwhile, Stratford Town striker Ben Stephens was spotted at this afternoon’s U23s victory over Millwall at Playford Road.
As reported a fortnight ago, the 21-year-old is set to spend a few days on trial with the Blues this week.