Left-back Aaron Cresswell says he knows nothing about any interest in him from elsewhere with a number of clubs having been linked with moves for him over the summer. The 23-year-old, who returned from a thigh injury at the weekend, insists he’s happy at Portman Road.

Long-time admirers Aston Villa were claimed to be ready to make a move earlier in the summer, before adding Spaniard Antonio Luna to their squad, while Southampton, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Championship Wigan have also been mentioned in connection with the Liverpudlian.

Former Tranmere man Cresswell - who Mick McCarthy says is the best left-back in the Championship - says the reports were news to him: “I have not heard a thing about a move. I love playing here and there is no reason why I can’t stay here for the next two years.

“I have had a great first two years and am happy to be starting my third. Time flies when you are having fun — and I’m having fun.

“My career ambition is to play at the highest level and if I can do that, then I will be very happy.

“I would love for Ipswich to reach the Premier League, then my ambition to play there would be fulfilled.”

One left-back position which could potentially become vacant is back in his home city with Everton’s Leighton Baines continuing to be linked with a reunion with David Moyes at Manchester United.

Would he fancy a move to Goodison Park? “I don’t know about that. I’m a Liverpool fan. I would have to cross that bridge if it comes.”

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tractorboydan added 09:39 - Aug 12 Not surprised that he is getting attention from other clubs. I just hope that we can hold on to him for as long as possible. Would love to see him tied to a lengthier contract - but with 2 years on his current deal then I'm sure Mick has already thought about doing something regarding Cressy's contract situation within the next 8-12 months.
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tractorboydan added 09:39 - Aug 12 Oh yeah - first comment ;)
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kingy4978 added 09:46 - Aug 12 bit worried how he quotes ' and there is no reason why I can't stay here for the next two years.' Why not longer if a contract exstension offered? I know it may not of as yet but normally players would throw in that they would be happy to stay for X amount of time and longer if a new deal offered.
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Smithy added 10:01 - Aug 12 thats great if he's happy to be here for the next 2 years, however we do not want to let his contract run down and lose him for nothing, offer him something now!
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bluefeast added 10:29 - Aug 12 He is a quality player ,however I remember very well when his confidence was down previously he struggled which is understandable. He is a big fish here , loved and admired which clearly helps confidence. Going to a big prem club ,manager never speaks to you , as a good or better players around you etc etc etc might not be for him.
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Bluetone added 10:30 - Aug 12 I just wish TWTD, MM and everyone else at the club would just shut up about link rumours to Cresswell and not give them the impetus that oxygen provides.
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dav86 added 10:36 - Aug 12 Well said bluetone
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footers added 10:36 - Aug 12 Speculation... about one of our players?! Almost forgotten what that's like. Nothing serious seems to be on the table anyway, so sign him up for another 5 years!
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muhrensleftfoot added 10:51 - Aug 12 Of course there will be speculation about players of his quality. Have to accept that if we don't make the Premier League, then he'll be gone eventually, and whilst that would be disappointing, just make sure we get a big fat fee. If Tommy Smith keeps playing the way he has been over the last few months, there'll soon be speculation about him too.
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ThatMuhrenCross added 10:58 - Aug 12 If Mick can get us to the Premier League soon, I see no reason why Cresswell couldn't be here for the next 5-10 years. He's so good, that given such circumstances, he could write himself into the club history books as a legend.
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sucrePB1 added 11:08 - Aug 12 tracrtor boy dan you are one sad bottle of nob juice
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hampstead_blue added 11:42 - Aug 12 If we don't get promoted I fear this will be his last season. It would be no disgrace to lose him.
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essexboy added 11:47 - Aug 12 Why would he want to leave,we are a very good team and under Mick we will rise again.Big things to come I feel.COYB.
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BeingBlue added 11:57 - Aug 12 By the far the best LB in the league. Wouldn't surprise me to see him leave next season if we don't get promoted, but i'd love him to stay for longer. Sounds very loyal to the clubs and under mick clearly is enjoying his time which is good news.
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londonben added 12:18 - Aug 12 To be honest i think that in two years time he does need to be playing in the premiership, one way or another. He'll be 25 then and just coming in to his prime, makes sense that he would want to be playing at the highest level he can. If we either get promoted this year or at least have a good season and come close then I expect he will be happy to stay around, if not then i think we would do well to cash in on what would probably be a substantial transfer fee and allow him to move on.

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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 13:04 - Aug 12 While the much-maligned Mr Jewell did seem to dig himself into a rut, I think we should thank him for actually bringing in one or two young players who might have quite a bright future.
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tractorboy12341234 added 13:41 - Aug 12 This article is all over the internet on a longer version of the story he says that he would love to play for Ipswich in the Premier League!!
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RoyKeanesDog added 14:13 - Aug 12 ThatMuhrenCross... or go to a bigger team and achieve bigger things.
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tractorboydan added 15:07 - Aug 12 @ sucrePB1 Ta ;)
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runningout added 16:23 - Aug 12 'bluefeast' No such thing ar big fish here.. if so, they can leave in my book
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runningout added 16:23 - Aug 12 'bluefeast' No such thing ar big fish here.. if so, they can leave in my book
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