Town talks with Blackburn Rovers regarding forward Sammie Szmodics are continuing, TWTD understands.

TWTD revealed the Blues’ interest in the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international 10 days ago and discussions remain ongoing, while some national media sources are now reporting the interest.

As per our previous story, a proposed fee of £6 million was initially under discussion and rejected along with other offers with Rovers claimed to want £20 million. However, if an agreement is reached, it would almost certainly be nearer to the lower of those two valuations.

Born in Colchester, Szmodics, a player we understand the Blues have eyed in the last couple of windows, came through the youth ranks with the U’s before breaking into their first team in 2013 prior to a spell on loan in non-league with Braintree.

A move to Bristol City, where Blues CEO Mark Ashton was then in charge, followed in 2019, prior to a switch to Peterborough, initially on loan, before he joined Blackburn in August 2022.

Last season, the forward was top scorer in the Championship with 27 goals, leading to his first international call-ups. He has now won four full caps.

By coincidence, like the Blues, Blackburn had a training camp in Austria last week.

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BeattiesBackPocket added 19:09 - Jul 22 Linkboy13 youve just read a headline and not the whole post. Even the headline actually says ‘7 left backs town COULD target’ doesn’t say we are it’s just their opinion on who we could. Agree with your comment about some small minded people on here though. Sczmodics don’t forget isn’t an out and out striker so people going on about his stats need to realise he got these as either a winger or number 10 role. That return as a number 10 last year is pretty epic so maybe he’s found his rightful position?

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cressi added 19:25 - Jul 22 Walky 81 I remember Graeme Souness saying he believes you play your best football between 28 and 32 and that was in his day age is Not a problem if your good enough.
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Gforce added 21:03 - Jul 22 According to the Lancashire telegraph Blackburn have rejected Our opening bid,stating it is well below their valuation. Hopefully we will go back in with an improved offer.
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Taricco_Fan added 23:18 - Jul 22 £20m lol.
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bobble added 01:49 - Jul 23 how do they find so much to talk about ? money is the only subject ...
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Dissboyitfc added 08:04 - Jul 23 Armaghblue , career stats, 1 goal every 3 games ( just over) that's not bad, certainly not as bad as some are suggesting! Kayden Jackson 1 goal every 5( just under), now that's poor!
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BlueMoolay added 08:27 - Jul 23 Come on....let's get this deal done. Szmodics fills me with excitement...even more than i am already feeling....Bloody Hell....i'm going to explode.!! Hurry up 17th August. COYB.
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rdibble added 09:59 - Jul 23 We need some midfielders and sharpesh
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dusth added 10:04 - Jul 23 Don't worry Linkboy, I got the joke.
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Tedray added 10:18 - Jul 23 We have to be careful here as Sammie is nearly in his 30th year and not overpay. However he may be good cover for any in jured town players at the right price.
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