Town’s teenage target is understood to be Crewe Alexandra attacking midfielder Nick Powell. The highly-rated 17-year-old has attracted the attention of a host of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, since breaking into the Alex side last season.

Over the weekend, manager Paul Jewell revealed that he'd made offers for three players, Pompey pair Joel Ward and Jason Pearce, as revealed by TWTD last night, and Powell. We understand the Blues are still waiting to hear a response from both clubs.

Powell, a 6ft tall England U18 international, has made 21 starts and 22 sub appearances for his hometown club, scoring six goals.

This season, the youngster has established him in the first team, making 18 of those first team starts.

The Gresty Road talent factory continues to produce youngsters tipped for big futures with striker Max Clayton, another England U18 international, also expected to go a long way in the game.

It would be a huge surprise if the Blues were to land Powell given the long-established interest from such big clubs.

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dubzyluvschips added 17:21 - Jan 18 just heard portsmouth have rejected double bid.
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Michael11 added 17:23 - Jan 18 Sounds a good one for the future but is he going to be able to come in and improve the team now is the question. Would still like to see a few 20-25 year olds come in
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Woodbridgian added 17:39 - Jan 18 Jewell and Clegg are going to look pretty stupid if they don't pull these signings off ..............Hold on a minute !
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fourth added 17:40 - Jan 18 There seems to be a U-turn from quick-fix experience to ..... hopefuls But actually youth is much more exciting.
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irishtim added 17:53 - Jan 18 31st july 2009 we lost one of our best talents in recent years. My fellow corkman to blame then again never had much time for him .Traitor &judas spring to mind rather than ledgend
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