Blues boss Paul Jewell says he’s been impressed with the way Aaron Cresswell has handled the recent speculation regarding his future. Last month, Aston Villa made an enquiry regarding the 22-year-old, who scored Town’s third goal in last night’s 3-1 Capital One Cup victory over Bristol Rovers, but have so far not taken their interest any further.

Jewell said: “We’re not looking to sell him. We’re not looking to sell any of our best players, but we’re always at the mercy of other bids.

“But I think since all the speculation Cressy’s just got his head down. I’ve had one conversation with him that I told you about and it hasn’t been mentioned since as there’s been no need to.”

The Blues boss appeared no nearer to adding to his squad after last night’s match, admitting that he may have to wait until the end of the transfer window to secure the three further signings he is after: “It’s been a really frustrating six weeks for me really, and the club, because we’ve had deals tied up, or we’d thought we had, and for different reasons [they fell down].

“As I said yesterday, there was one player we agreed a fee for and everything, then there was an injury at his club and his manager pulled him back.

“There was another one where the lad’s changed his mind at the last minute. If it could go wrong, it’s gone wrong. But we’ve got to make sure we’re patient and something will fall for us.

“We want players in, we need players in, everyone knows that we need help for the group that we’ve got, but with the transfer window closing on August 31st, it might be that we have to suck it and see for a bit. But I can assure the supporters that we need to strengthen.”

Jewell is happy with his team, it’s the wider squad which is lacking: “I think our first XI is good but the group needs help in certain areas, we need to bolster the squad, that’s a fact.

“When you look at Blackburn’s team it’s packed with Premier League players. It’s going to be totally different to what we’ve encountered so far, but it’s about what we do and if our lads give the effort and show the hunger and desire that they’ve shown since the Southend game, I won’t be able to ask for any more.

“We might be lacking in certain departments and in experience but we won’t be lacking for endeavour.”

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cooper4england added 06:46 - Aug 15 I am concerned that come midnight on the 31st August Villa come with a huge bid which we can't turn down. We then have money to spend but no time to spend it. Hopefully Cressy doesn't go but funds would be nice.
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DiamondGezzer added 07:48 - Aug 15 I wish PJ wouldn't keep mentioning this, it only helps keep Aaron Cresswell in the shop window every time it comes up, whether or not he wants to sell him [ and I'm sure he doesn't ].
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Coastalblue added 07:53 - Aug 15 "Resent"? Really?
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ipswich61 added 08:42 - Aug 15 wait untill we get some injurys,then we'll be f**ked
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lilcornishblue added 09:23 - Aug 15 Well interesting I can guess at least one player that the offer fell through the one who changed his mind was probably that Portsmouth fwd Joel ward the idiot but that one with the injury was unavoidable so hoed illy getting him,edu,Wilson,kourouma,Davies,church (on loan),kello and this Cardiff guy ready for Christmas!!
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lilcornishblue added 09:23 - Aug 15 Sorry jhoed illy should be hopefully
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irishtim added 10:11 - Aug 15 Good result last night. Signings would be very welcome. Think we will have a good season once we get some additions to the squad.
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pazelle added 10:11 - Aug 15 Suck it and see! Just get Wickham on loan and Sonko back - it's easy!
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Jon_456 added 10:42 - Aug 15 Like jewell said pazelle, wickhams pretty much out of the equation because we have to pay 3/4 of wickhams wages which no doubt will be something stupidly high
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Ebantiass added 11:44 - Aug 15 Wickham would be more than welcome but lets be real hes not coming back when we can just about afford a bid on Davis, plus we had to pay off Bullard so two or three faces after the transfer window closes looks most likely.
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Edinburgh_Blue added 12:37 - Aug 15 I would be happy with a point against Blackburn on Saturday. I think that would be a decent, solid start.
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Edmunds5 added 13:30 - Aug 15 BLackburn do have a squad full of Premier League players but it wont work out for them, Steve Kean will soon find what we did with Bullard, Bowyer, Leadbitter ect.., as for who we need PJ just has to keep plugging away, I say it all the time but we have to keep looking into the lower leagues where there is talent, Joe Mason, Charlie Austin, Jon Walters there is finds out there and some clubs have no choice but to accept £300,000 + bids. Yes they may not be the Wickhams of this world but as Pj said our first eleven is quite strong and so although we do need a couple of players in certain positions Left winger, striker we know that the team we have now is still capable of being successfull.

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