IPSWICH Town manager Paul Jewell has sounded out Emile Heskey about a move to Portman Road – but a deal still remains a long way off.
Blues chief executive Simon Clegg yesterday revealed that a fourth summer signing was close to be completed, but it has emerged that Heskey – who has reportedly also interested Hull and Leicester – is not the player who is closest to joining.
A club source said: “The manager has spoken to Emile, but talks have been very much of a preliminary nature. We are aware that other clubs are interested and there is still a long way to go on that one.
“Discussions regarding another player are advanced, but until the deal is sealed the club does not wish to comment.”
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