Coventry manager Micky Adams says he has given up on signing Town striker Sam Parkin. The Sky Blues had a bid - reported to be £100,000 rising to £200,000 - turned down last week and have subsequently turned their attentions elsewhere.

Adams said: "Sam was one of the players I went for last week but Ipswich rejected our offer and we couldn't agree terms.

"That is dead in the water now and we won't be going back. I am pursuing other things and that includes Adam Virgo who can play up front as well as several other positions, so he will hopefully be a useful addition to the squad."

Virgo, who previously played inder Adams at Brighton, has subsequently joined the Sky Blues on loan from Celtic.

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