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Town to trial Monaco man?

Ipswich Town may be set to hand a trial to Monaco midfielder Jimmy Juan.

Ipswich Town may be set to hand a trial to Monaco midfielder Jimmy Juan.

The versatile 21-year-old has found a first team place hard to come by recently with Didier Deschamps's side.

Reports in France are now suggesting the English Championship leaders may take a closer look at the French youngster as early as next week.

The former Stade Louis II club trainee appeared on the bench during Monaco's improbable to run to last season's UEFA Champions League final, but a possible loan move to Portman Road may allow Juan a chance for more first team action this term.

It remains to be seen if Town boss Joe Royle is interested in running the rule over the Monaco midfielder, but such an addition may prove a bonus for the East Anglian outfit, as they aim for Premiership promotion.