Ipswich 'rebuffed' in Norris move

Jim Magilton admits he was 'rebuffed' in a move for Plymouth's David Norris.

Jim Magilton has revealed he has been 'rebuffed' in a move for Plymouth Argyle midfielder David Norris.

Ipswich manager Magilton is keen to add a ball-winning midfielder to his side and had renewed his interest in Norris after a failed attempt to sign the player during last season.

However, Argyle manger Ian Holloway wants to keep hold of Norris as he looks to form a side capable of building on last season's 11th placed Championship finish.

Norris has two years remaining on his Home Park contract and Magiliton has had to accept that the player is unlikely to be moving to Ipswich.

"I spoke to Ian Holloway about Norris but was rebuffed. It went to board level, but Plymouth made it clear he was not for sale, so that is the end of it for now," Magilton told the Evening Star.

Norris began his career at Boston United before Bolton paid £50,000 for his services in 2000.

Plymouth then paid £25,000 for the player in 2002 when an initial loan move was made permanent.