Image:Steve Davies: Transfer target for former boss Paul Jewell at Ipswich
Ipswich manager Paul Jewell has admitted he is a fan of Derby forward Steve Davies but will not confirm he is his No.1 transfer target.
Ipswich boss may raid former club Derby in search for new striker
Ipswich manager Paul Jewell has admitted he is a fan of Derby forward Steve Davies but will not confirm he is his No.1 transfer target.
Jewell is looking to bring a new goalscorer to Portman Road this summer and Davies has been linked with a move after refusing to sign a new deal with the Rams.
But with Derby believed to be looking for a near £1million fee for the 24-year-old, Jewell is unwilling to identify Davies as a priority when there are other forwards out there.
"Steven Davies is a player I signed from Tranmere for Derby," Jewell told the East Anglian Daily Times.
"I think he is a good player. But there are a number of good players. I don't really want to talk about speculation."
As well as a new striker, Jewell is also keen to bring in a new goalkeeper with Watford's Scott Loach linked with a move to Ipswich.
And the 47-year-old manager acknowledges that additions will be needed ahead of the new season.
He added: "We know we are three or four players light of a squad that is going to be competitive. We haven't brought in as many players as we would like, but that will be changing."
