Town talks with Blackburn Rovers regarding forward Sammie Szmodics are continuing, TWTD understands.
TWTD revealed the Blues’ interest in the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international 10 days ago and discussions remain ongoing, while some national media sources are now reporting the interest.
As per our previous story, a proposed fee of £6 million was initially under discussion and rejected along with other offers with Rovers claimed to want £20 million. However, if an agreement is reached, it would almost certainly be nearer to the lower of those two valuations.
Born in Colchester, Szmodics, a player we understand the Blues have eyed in the last couple of windows, came through the youth ranks with the U’s before breaking into their first team in 2013 prior to a spell on loan in non-league with Braintree.
A move to Bristol City, where Blues CEO Mark Ashton was then in charge, followed in 2019, prior to a switch to Peterborough, initially on loan, before he joined Blackburn in August 2022.
Last season, the forward was top scorer in the Championship with 27 goals, leading to his first international call-ups. He has now won four full caps.
By coincidence, like the Blues, Blackburn had a training camp in Austria last week.