Former Blues midfielder Flynn Downes is understood to be on Town’s list of potential recruits this summer.

Downes, 25, spent last season on loan at Southampton from West Ham and the Saints are keen to take him back to St Mary’s on a permanent basis.

According to The Sun, the two clubs are yet to come to an agreement regarding a fee with the Hammers wanting £15 million before add-ons. Kyle Walker-Peters could move the other way.

However, Town are also keen on a reunion with Downes, who is contracted to West Ham until the summer of 2027.

Academy product Downes left the Blues for Swansea in Paul Cook’s famous ‘demolition man’ summer in 2021 having been among the players made to train with the U23s during that pre-season.

However, despite the way his time at Portman Road ended - and having been booed by fans on his first competitive return with the Saints last season - we understand Downes harbours no bitterness towards the club should there be the chance of a Portman Road comeback.

Downes was under briefly consideration for a return to Town last summer but with the financial side of a loan move believed to have been beyond the Blues at that stage.

The Brentwood-born schemer made 75 starts and 25 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring three goals.

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FromIpswichToPhoenix added 19:36 - Jun 28 I stopped reading at "According to The Sun" :)
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Nutkins_Return added 19:39 - Jun 28 Fromipswich the sun bit was about Southampton not Ispwuch interest.
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Eeyore added 19:40 - Jun 28 Would be good signing
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Stu_boy added 19:49 - Jun 28 I can't see this one happening. Think he'll end up at saints with walker peters going the other way given west ham need a replacement for johnson. However i'd look at oli skipp from spurs, ben sheaf from cov if they're possibles
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dusth added 19:49 - Jun 28 Downes often stood out in a mediocre Ipswich side and his treatment was pretty OTT. I'm sure he knows it is a different culture at Town now and he's proved himself elsewhere big time. A younger Morsy but does he have Samy's true warrior qualities?
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victorysquad added 19:50 - Jun 28 If anyone booed Flynn it was a tiny minority and it was only because nobody wanted him to leave. This is his home and he should come back here, speak to Harry Clarke and see the joy and legacy he has already laid down here.
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SickParrot added 19:53 - Jun 28 15 million, no way! He would be a suitable deputy for Morsy or Luongo but I wouldn't pay more than 3 million on him. If we're prepared to pay big money for a midfielder, I would want it to be on a player who can do a lot more on the ball than Downes.
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victorysquad added 19:54 - Jun 28 Forgot to say McKenna is going to end up at Man Utd at some point so come in now Flynn, get coached by the master and he will take you places. Europe with us first, then onto the champions league.
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Bugs added 19:54 - Jun 28 @dusth For most of the Southampton home game, Downes was dominating Morsy in midfield with his aggression and talent. I think he would be a superb signing, especially working next to Morsy.
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Karlosfandangal added 20:00 - Jun 28 Not for me….. toys out the pram when not going his way….we need players who say “l will prove you wrong
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Linkboy13 added 20:11 - Jun 28 Although im a fan of Flynn Downes im not sure he is of Premier league quality he struggled in the games i saw him play for West Ham i certainly wouldn't pay 10 million for him. We definitely need a replacement for Massimo who struggled at times in the championship and was often rested.
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chepstowblue added 20:34 - Jun 28 I've seen him play well once. And that was for Southampton against us in April !!
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Dog added 20:50 - Jun 28 Is Morsy a free agent in 2 days
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churchmans added 21:09 - Jun 28 @FROMIPSWICHTOPHEONIX I was exactly the same
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Ebantiass added 21:22 - Jun 28 I would welcome him back with open arms he is quality, but I just cant see it happening as Wet spam need a replacement for Johnson and Southampton would sell Walker Peters for a large sum.
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Bert added 21:56 - Jun 28 We never saw the best from him under inept management in his last two years with us. He certainly made an impression at Southampton and may, at the right price, be a useful squad member.
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thatsbonkers added 22:10 - Jun 28 He had a superb season, would make an excellent addition to our midfield.
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ArnieM added 22:43 - Jun 28 No thanks! I’ll leave it at that.
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d77sgw added 23:51 - Jun 28 Would take him in a heartbeat. When surrounded by mediocrity he his quality and drive was clear for all to see, and whilst he was a little immature he will be a much more experienced player now. Was outstanding for Southampton last season, and is a perfect replacement/deputy for Morsy/Mass. If OH is worth £20m after one (excellent) season in first-team football, then £15m for Downes who now has nearly 200 games under his belt (and still only 25!) seems pretty good value.

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Mariner1974 added 00:06 - Jun 29 Agreed. Would take him in a heartbeat. Every time I saw him for Southampton he was best player n the pitch. There's unfinished business for this boy at Town.
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trevski_s added 00:39 - Jun 29 I would happily take him back. I was always a fan of his, it was just a shame he ended up being a victim of Cooks horrid time. I think he has really improved his game since being away but it would have been interesting to see what could have become if he was still here when McKenna took over. Him alongside Morsy would make a great combo
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bobble added 03:39 - Jun 29 tough ..
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Northstandveteran added 04:07 - Jun 29 Let's leave the past behind. We're a club moving forward now. It's a no thanks from me.
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Tractor_Boy_in_HK added 04:47 - Jun 29 Good player. He wanted out and to a higher level and basically forced a move. He was young and immature but can't really blame him. I would take him back if he wants to come.
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mudiem added 05:52 - Jun 29 Southampton’s stats are much better with Downes in the team, there’s a reason that they want him back. He’d be my number 1 target, Morsy isn’t getting any younger and atm we’re lost without him. I agree with the other posts that Downes was superb against us for Southampton.
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