TWTD understands Town are yet to open talks with veteran former England international Ashley Young, but there is interest.

Earlier, TalkSPORT reported that Young was “likely” to join the Blues after a return to his first club Watford broke down, however, that overstates the situation as it stands.

We understand Young is a player interesting Town this summer and is on the list of potential recruits - as a player rather than as a player-coach as previously rumoured - but with no discussions having taken place up to now.

Young, who turned 40 earlier this month and would be Town’s oldest ever signing, is a free agent having been released by Everton at the end of the season after two years at Goodison Park.

Young senior made his breakthrough with the Hornets in 2003 having been at the club since he was 10.

Capped by England 39 times, scoring seven goals, Stevenage-born moved on to Aston Villa in 2007 and then Manchester United four years later and was at the club after Kieran McKenna had been promoted to the first-team staff.

A spell at Inter Milan, then a return to Aston Villa following prior to joining Everton in July 2023.

Speaking when McKenna was in discussions with Brighton, Chelsea and Manchester United last summer, Young was full of praise for the Northern Irishman.

“I think he’s got everything to be a top, top manager,” he told TalkSPORT. “I worked with him at Manchester United and saw how much passion he’s got for football, the love he's got for football and just how he wants to be successful.

“He's seen as one of those managers. At Ipswich they want to play football, they want to be expansive, they want to get on the front foot.

“Obviously, he's younger than me, he's just one of those coaches that wants to be successful. He's got everything there to be a successful manager, no disrespect to Ipswich, at a bigger club.”

Meanwhile, we understand Young’s son Tyler has been among the trialists featuring for the U21s in pre-season. The 19-year-old was released by Peterborough at the end of last season.

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ArnieM added 13:43 - Jul 21 Hmmmm, 40yrs old!
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EuanTown added 13:44 - Jul 21 Must be the off season. He's coming he's not coming. We are in talks, we've not even spoken to him. My goodness I love this part of the year. What will be will be. Love the speculation as it means I don't have to think about work. Roll on the 8th.
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blueboy1981 added 13:52 - Jul 21 I think most players would be primarily interested in what the current situation reference Club ownership actually is, and projected future plans before signing. It has to be said that it doesn’t appear to be very clear right now !
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blueboy1981 added 13:55 - Jul 21 Crazy signing - unless coming in as a Coach. Poundland has arrived sooner than some expected.
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BobbyPetta11 added 13:59 - Jul 21 Get it done With Morsy on the way out we need an experienced leader in the pack. He’s won everything & can still whip a cross / corner. What’s not to like ?
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MickMccarthyWasRight added 14:12 - Jul 21 Hate this signing so much. RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
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blues1 added 14:19 - Jul 21 ArnieM. Giggs was still playingcregularly in thd pl at 40. Ronaldo still playing st 40. Stanley Matthews was still playing in his 50s, when players weren't as fit as they are nowadays. Sure he wouldnt play every game but his experience around the squad could be invaluable. Bit like we had with Aluko
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Cloddyseedbed added 14:19 - Jul 21 He's probably thinking if he he get to Ipswich, play a bit, get into the coaching setup. Then when McKenna leaves he'll be in a good place to take over. Just a thought!
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Cloddyseedbed added 14:21 - Jul 21 Should read if he can get to Ipswich.
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wischip added 14:22 - Jul 21 Mmmmmm....Burnley ?
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blueoutlook added 14:29 - Jul 21 No no no, not as a player taking up a squad place. Coach maybe but otherwise this has to be a very late April fools doesn’t it ?
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BlueRuin69 added 14:30 - Jul 21 Why?
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Beattiesballbag added 14:32 - Jul 21 Our limited scope for recruitment cost us our place last season, although the net has been spread a little wider this year, it looks like we still can't resist fishing in the bargain basement.
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Beattiesballbag added 14:43 - Jul 21 What ever happens we don't want to sign an unknown from abroad it could be disastrous, we should learn from Brightons mistakes......
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blueboy1981 added 14:57 - Jul 21 …… one thing, and probably the only certain thing at the Club right now - is it’s the ‘Spotlight on Ashton and McKenna Season’ - which way will it unfold ??
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Fat_Boy_Tim added 15:10 - Jul 21 Good signing as a back up to Leif. He was disturbingly good against us last year.
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 15:13 - Jul 21 If you're young enough you're old enough
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Bert added 15:14 - Jul 21 Coaching appointment if he has his badges but that’s it.
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JeremiahBrown added 15:17 - Jul 21 He played 32 times in the Premier league last season and was a key player for Everton. I think he would be a good squad player or coach and would bring experience and leadership to the squad. He was captain at Man Utd. He is still considered to be very fit.
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TimmyH added 15:17 - Jul 21 Blimey!...not quite in the class of Ronaldo or Giggs though.
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WestSussexBlue added 15:36 - Jul 21 Cloddyseedbed, blimey if it’s that simple we’d all be having a go.
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cooper4england added 15:51 - Jul 21 No, no and thrice no. Injured after one game and thats it. I like the new town where we invest in the future even if it means we are not getting instant success. Thought I'd seen the last of the desperate at the end of their careers Lee Chapman, Chopra, signings
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carlisleaway added 15:59 - Jul 21 Ridiculous, what on earth would he do to help ITFC…..if this was the case should have offered our Sam a longer contract
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fifeblue added 16:21 - Jul 21 Phil Parkes made his debut for Ipswich aged 40.
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BurleyJefferson added 16:27 - Jul 21 I thought Brandon Williams might return if his personal problems have been resolved.
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