Blues left-back Leif Davis is reportedly being targeted by Premier League clubs but with Town not looking to sell one of their key players ahead of the new campaign.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the Blues have turned down bids for Davis from unnamed Premier League sides this summer with the former Leeds man said to be on a number of clubs’ shortlists
Davis signed a new contract which runs to the summer of 2028 last October and the Blues are determined not to sell with the Newcastle-born full-back one of the stars of the team which won back-to-back promotions.
With Conor Townsend, the club’s other senior left-back, out for most or all of the season ahead having suffered an ACL injury, Town will look to dig their heels in regardless of Premier League interest. The lack of names mentioned in the story tends to suggest it is in any case somewhat speculative.
Earlier in the summer, TWTD revealed that Nottingham Forest were again keeping tabs on Davis having been long-term admirers of the one-time AFC Bournemouth loanee, while Newcastle and West Ham had been linked prior to the Blues’ promotion to the top flight.
In May, the one-time Morecambe youth player admitted he had had a disappointing Premier League campaign, despite having looked one of those most likely to shine after an impressive two seasons at Portman Road.
Davis is a doubt ahead of Friday’s season opener at Birmingham City having picked up a hip injury in pre-season.