Morrell Signs For Portsmouth - Ipswich Town News
Portsmouth have confirmed the signing of Blues target Joe Morrell from Luton Town.
The 24-year-old had been in discussions with Pompey at the end of last week and was close to agreeing the move, but the Blues tried to hijack the deal over the weekend, news which emerged earlier this afternoon.
However, the Wales international has now joined the Hampshire side, where he is reunited with Danny Cowley, his boss during a loan spell at Lincoln City.
Morrell is likely to be a first-choice at Fratton Park, while he would almost certainly have found himself behind Lee Evans and Rekeem Harper at Portman Road.
The Ipswich-born schemer has signed a three-year deal with Pompey with the club having an option for a further year, the clubs having agreed an undisclosed fee.
Portsmouth director Eric Eisner tweeted his thanks to the Hatters for honouring the deal which the two clubs presumably agreed at the end of last week prior to Town making their interest known before later removing it.
Town will now have to look elsewhere to add to their central midfield options where it’s understood they’re looking for more two players.
Among those who we understand has been under consideration in recent weeks is Derby’s Scotland international Graeme Shinnie.
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