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Pompey Give Blues Permission to Speak to Winger - Report - Ipswich Town News

Town are reported to have been given permission to talk terms with Portsmouth winger Michael Jacobs.

The 29-year-old was a member of Cook’s Wigan side which carried off the League One title in 2017/18 before leaving the Latics for Pompey in the summer of 2020.

Now, the Portsmouth News is reporting that the Blues have made a move for the wideman and the Hampshire side have given the go-ahead for him to talk to Town about a switch to Portman Road.

They report that Portsmouth have concerns regarding Jacob’s fitness due to a persistent knee injury, while they also have other options at left wing and his wages might be better used elsewhere in the squad.

Rothwell-born Jacobs started his career with Northampton, during which time he had a spell on loan at Nuneaton, before joining Derby County in the summer 2012.

Two years later he moved on to Wolves following a loan spell, then spent another stint on loan at Blackpool before joining Wigan in 2015.

Last season, Jacobs, who has another year left on his contract at Fratton Park, scored twice in 13 starts and nine sub appearances for Pompey before his knee problem ended his campaign in April.


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