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Blues and Luton Linked With Concord Rangers Striker - Ipswich Town News

Town are reported to have joined Luton in showing interest in Concord Rangers striker Temi Babalola.

The 19-year-old is trained with the Hatters in September and played in a friendly for their U21s, while the Blues are are said to have watched him extensively and are interested in inviting him for a trial.

"They are both very good clubs, two different levels - one of them plays in League One, one of them plays in the Championship," Babalola said when asked about the reported interest by allnigeriasoccer.com.

"It would be nice to play in the Championship, get good number of appearances but sometimes it is not all about the level.

"If you play at a team where you can express yourself and you can gain a lot of experience especially at a young age it's very good for you as well."

Babalola, an Arsenal supporter growing up, outlined his qualities as a player: "As a striker my attributes and strengths, I'd say I am very strong, I am fast, I am technically good.

"Most people don't expect it when they see a 6ft 4in player but I am very good on the ball, I am mobile and I get goals, it's one part of my game, I love scoring.

"I score a lot of goals with my feet, I am always in the right place at the right time, I'd love to score more goals with my head but it doesn't really matter as long as I get the goals.”

Babalola has played down the right-hand side for National League South side Concord, who he joined in February of this year signing a joint registration with Brentwood Town.

As a youngster he was with Woodford Town, for whom he scored 28 times in two seasons, and Romford.

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