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Dozzell Closing in On QPR Move - Ipswich Town News

Blues midfielder Andre Dozzell’s move to QPR is nearing completion, TWTD understands.

Back in February we revealed that the West Londoners were eyeing the 22-year-old and on Sunday reported that they are heading the chase for the former England U20 international.

Reports this morning suggesting a deal has been agreed are premature with talks still ongoing but very advanced and it is expected the switch will go through.

We understand the contract Dozzell signed in December included a clause stipulating that if an offer came in at a certain level the club had to accept it. With the former Copleston High School pupil's contract up this summer, the Blues weren't in a strong position when negotiating the deal.

Blackburn and Brentford have both shown interest in Ipswich-born Dozzell but look set to miss out.

Rovers had an offer for Dozzell rejected by the Blues in January 2020 and, as previously reported, former Town skipper and coach Tony Mowbray continued to monitor the former England U20 international during 2020/21.

His assistant Mark Venus’s name was on the scouts list for a Blues away game towards the end of the season.

Dozzell was a regular for Town under both Paul Lambert and Paul Cook last season but along with most of the rest of the squad has been told he can move on this summer.

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