Blues Among Clubs Claimed to Be Eyeing Australian - Ipswich Town News
Town are claimed to be among a number of clubs showing interest in Sydney FC’s Australian international midfielder Brandon O’Neill.
According to the Daily Mail, Blackburn, Bristol City, Portsmouth and the Blues have made enquiries regarding the 25-year-old, who has a UK passport and therefore would have no work permit issues.
It’s claimed O’Neill, who plays as a holding midfielder, would cost £350,000.
Although manager Paul Lambert has said he lacks out-and-out cover for Cole Skuse in his squad, Town are almost certainly ruled out of the running for O’Neill by a fee having to be paid.
Town’s incoming signings this summer are all expected to be Bosman free transfers.
O’Neill, who won his first full cap earlier this month having played for Australia’s U23s, began his career with hometown club Perth Glory before moving to Sydney in 2015.
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