Viral On Trial in France - Ipswich Town News
TWTD understands academy scholar Allan Viral is on trial with French Ligue 2 side Valenciennes.
Paris-born Viral is in the third year of his Blues scholarship but has not yet been offered a pro contract by Town.
The 19-year-old made his first senior appearances for the Blues in the Papa John’s Trophy earlier this season, as a very late sub in the tie against Gillingham at Portman Road and from the start at Crawley.
Viral will be with Valenciennes until Friday and will subsequently spend time with a number of English sides. An Italian club has also shown interest.
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