Blues Linked With Bridcutt Talks - Ipswich Town News
Town are reported to have opened talks regarding the loan signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Liam Bridcutt.
According to Football Insider, the 29-year-old is one of manager Paul Lambert’s top January targets as he looks to strengthen his squad for the second half of the season.
Reading-born Bridcutt is currently out of Forest manager Aitor Karanka’s plans having made only one brief appearance as a sub in the Championship this season in addition to three starts in the Carabao Cup.
Twice-capped Scotland international Bridcutt began his career in Chelsea’s academy and spent time on loan with Yeovil, Watford and Stockport while a player at Stamford Bridge.
Having failed to break into the West Londoners’ first team, Bridcutt moved on to Brighton in 2010 where he made his name during four years at the Amex Stadium.
In January 2014 he moved on to Sunderland for £2.5 million before joining Leeds in November 2015 on loan before making the switch permanent in August 2016. He joined Forest for £1 million in August 2017.
Blues boss Lambert has said adding experience to what are largely youthful midfield options, with the likes of Cole Skuse, Emyr Huws and Tom Adeyemi all out injured, is among his January priorities.
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