Peterborough United are reported to be showing interest in Blues midfielder Flynn Downes.

According to the EADT, Championship new boys Posh have the 22-year-old well up their list of summer targets, having already made ex-Town keeper Dai Cornell their first signing of the close season.

It’s expected that they will face competition for the Brentford-born Town academy product with Barnsley previously having shown interest, although with manager Valerian Ismael later departing for West Brom.

Downes was the subject of a number of bids from Crystal Palace last summer, the highest £1.6 million, and the former England U19 international subsequently handed in a transfer request.

It’s understood Downes remains keen to move on to a club in a higher division and was among the many players told he could find a new club by manager Paul Cook at the end of 2020/21.

As revealed a week ago, Downes was listed among those starting pre-season training with the U23s rather than with the first team.

Meanwhile, former Blues striker Jack Marriott, 26, is expected to return to Posh in the next few days with his Derby County contract up.

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Juggsy added 08:26 - Jun 30 Careful what you wish for Flynn
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NW10_Tractor added 08:35 - Jun 30 Brentwood born or Brentford born...?
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Mark added 08:39 - Jun 30 Downes had a disappointing season, but a year ago I rated him very highly. If we sell him I would focus on agreeing a high sell on clause, as we could sell for a fortune if he moves to a Premier League club in future and we want a big slice of that.
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Mark added 08:40 - Jun 30 Jun 30 Downes had a disappointing season, but a year ago I rated him very highly. If we sell him I would focus on agreeing a high sell on clause, as he could sell for a fortune if he moves to a Premier League club in future and we want a big slice of that.
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herobobby added 08:41 - Jun 30 Bit of a come down from Crystal Palace !
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Linkboy13 added 08:41 - Jun 30 No point in keeping unhappy players let him go. If Dozy is worth one million he must be worth double that.
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ArnieM added 08:49 - Jun 30 Ha ha ha , Barnsley and now Peterborough. Not quite the ritzy money spinning transfer our want away player had foreseen for himself is it. Grass is not alway greener on the other side Flynn. You'd be better to stay here and fight for your place . But then again, I doubt you'd get in the new Town team.
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tractorbot added 08:58 - Jun 30 I'd hate to lose such a potential talent but if he wants to go so be it. As Mark said, big sellon clause essential and Ashton is no mug, am sure he'll get us that. Peterborough seem so good at developing players that I hope he goes there if he has to go. Would love to see him in England colours one day (optimistic but who knows!)
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itfcserbia added 09:02 - Jun 30 If he moves to Peterborough he will prove two things to all of us who had him overrated over the last couple of years: 1. He definitely doesn't want to be here 2. He prefers no pressure to promotion ambition Disappointed but not sorry to see him go. Just wondering what if he doesn't get in their team? What then?
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Europablue added 09:11 - Jun 30 itfcserbia Moving to a team in the division above does not signal a lack of ambition
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tractorshark added 09:20 - Jun 30 No dig at either Downes or Dozzell but there's more chance of both players being in League One in 2-3 years' time than the Prem. Both have potential, both flatter to deceive for different reasons. If they can knuckle down and push on with the right club, good luck to them. But if you asked me to take an educated guess right now, I'm not sure either will become Prem players. I wouldn't say I'm happy they've gone or are going but, like others, I'm not sure I'm totally disappointed either. The question I always ask is will they get you promoted? And there's no guarantee of that with either of them.

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planetblue_2011 added 09:23 - Jun 30 Not high expectations if he moves to posh! He's clearly not happy here so might as well go!! Downes & Dozzell were the stars of the future but not ITFC future!! Get a couple mill for him & that is good enough business with a sell on Claus.
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blues1 added 09:26 - Jun 30 Europablue. I think the point Serbia is making is going to peterborough isnt exactly a sign of ambition. Why? Because lets face it, they are likely to get relegated, if not this coming season, then maybe the next. Then what? Does he want to move on again? And I mean no disrespect to peterborough at all. They deserve to be where they are. Just dont see them as a club likely to go on to the premier lge. Which is where Downes wants to be, as it was bcse of palaces interest that he put in his transfer request. So not sure that would be a good move for him. At the end of the day tho, it's up to him. But if he doesnt want to be here then he has to go. Dont want unsettled players around the squad this season. Need everyone on the same page.

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OwainG1992 added 09:26 - Jun 30 Marriott will be a good signing for Posh. I do feel like Downes should aim higher that being said they are in the championship. I like Flynn. He's not the finished article but I'd find it a shame should he go.
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dirtydingusmagee added 09:29 - Jun 30 Downes is one of the players that show potential on occasions, but is very ordinary much of the time, and is a fitness risk , similar to Dozzel . I wish him luck in future but cant see him having big time success ,In that sense i think he is overated by some .
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norfsufblue added 09:33 - Jun 30 Surely only if it is right for all three parties...this could be where we REALLY see the benefit of having a proper CEO on the case!
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trncbluearmy added 09:35 - Jun 30 The only player to be reprieved is Dobbs who made a public statement saying he wanted to stay and fight for his place and no doubt came back pre season in excellent shape. Nothing from Downs, he's going, where who cares, up to Ashton to get top dollar, anything over 750k is a result.
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Oldboy added 09:42 - Jun 30 Bye, bye then. Only want players who want to be here.
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Billybobblue added 09:45 - Jun 30 Surprised if he ends up at Posh after Palace were in for him. Again another player I wouldnt be too disappointed in seeing moved on as he didnt really light up the midfield in a dreadful team. Got to get around another £1m if he were to move on and a decent sell on percentage.
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Kentish_Tractor added 09:51 - Jun 30 A great player when he chooses he wants to play. Had the feeling since the Palace move was rejected his heart hasn't been in it so probably time to cash in while we can. Always a risk of getting booked or sent off it seems - he needs to learn to keep the red mist under control and keep his mouth shut. I'd take £1 Mil with a decent sell-on clause - hopefully we can get a reasonable replacement for that. Only want players who want to play for us. I do think he will make a great player for a team he wants to play for.

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MickMillsTash added 09:59 - Jun 30 Peterborough have proved to have a good eye for a player in the past. At worst he's a great sub for ITFC but if someone can get the best out of him he starts every week.
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Razor added 10:33 - Jun 30 Be disappointed to see him go but if his heart is not in it and PC does not want him then best for all
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blueboy1981 added 10:34 - Jun 30 It seems by all accounts that Downes allegiance to playing for ITFC is not impressive - therefore Bon Voyage Mr Downes - on your way ! The Cosy Corner Club is CLOSED.
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Bert added 11:02 - Jun 30 Yes, he put in a transfer request when Palace were looking at him but is that the situation still? Probably not. Cook has apparently said he can go. Not sure that's wise for all remaining players but what do we know.
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Cadiar added 11:05 - Jun 30 blueboy1981 have to agree. Downes threw his toys out of the pram when we turned down Palace. Dobra could have done the same when Brighton came in for him but chose to try to build a career and again made the statement he wanted to fight for a pace. Let Downes go for whatever we can get for him, I don't think he is in PC's plans at all and he's shown he thinks he's better than us or capable of playing at a higher level. I think he's another who was part of the problem at Ipswich, coasting along. Get rid of and Bishop also another who I don't see in the plans and thinks maybe he should be playing at a higher level. We'll see, a clean sweep, well nearly.

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