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Ipswich Town News


Blues Amongst Clubs Linked With Le Fondre


Saturday, 6th Jun 2015



Ipswich Town are amongst a number of Championship clubs reported to be showing interest in Cardiff City striker Adam Le Fondre.

Newly-promoted MK Dons are leading the chase for the 28-year-old, while the Blues, Leeds and Charlton are also claimed to be keen.

Le Fondre is expected to leave the Bluebirds this summer having joined them on a three-year deal from Reading for £2.5 million just over a year ago.

The ex-Stockport, Rochdale and Rotherham frontman moved to Bolton on loan in January having scored only three goals in 20 starts and five sub appearances for the Welshmen.

After netting eight times in 16 starts and one game from the bench for Bolton, Trotters boss Neil Lennon wants to keep the Stockport-born striker at the Macron Stadium permanently with Le Fondre apparently keen to move back up north.

However, the financial side of such a switch is said to be beyond the Lancastrians with Cardiff keen to recoup a significant part of last summer’s £2.5 million outlay.

That being the case, a deal would also appear to be out of Town’s reach, while the player’s desire to return to the north would also seem to rule the Blues out of the running even if there is anything in the claimed interest.

Elsewhere, former Blues striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has joined League One Chesterfield having ended last season with Preston North End.

Replacement for Murphy?

Replacement for Murphy?

Very well could be.

For some reason I always thought that he was a free transfer

Replacement for Murphy?

Very well could be.

Replacement for Murphy?

I don't see the point in any clubs outside the north of england going for Le Fondre, it would seem a huge gamble, given that he seems to lose his confidence and becomes unhappy when away from his family. Bolton, is his best option or maybe Blackburn.

Replacement for Murphy?

I don't see the point in any clubs outside the north of england going for Le Fondre, it would seem a huge gamble, given that he seems to lose his confidence and becomes unhappy when away from his family. Bolton, is his best option or maybe Blackburn.

Yes but Bolton can't afford him and if Le Fondre can score for Reading then he can score anywhere around the country as far as I am concerned I am not convinced that he is far away from home that's making him not confident.

When Ings goes then Burnley could make a move. You'd have thought Ole , his hero, would've inspired him! Playing him out of position didn't help, but he fluffed so many chances it makes you wonder if he wanted away a long time ago.

He missed 2 open goals against Millwall,also I think his first goal for us ,hit him on way in he couldn't get out of the way.
Makes you think he wanted a move from us .

Straight swap with Murphy please

Replacement for Murphy?

I don't see the point in any clubs outside the north of england going for Le Fondre, it would seem a huge gamble, given that he seems to lose his confidence and becomes unhappy when away from his family. Bolton, is his best option or maybe Blackburn.

Yes but Bolton can't afford him and if Le Fondre can score for Reading then he can score anywhere around the country as far as I am concerned I am not convinced that he is far away from home that's making him not confident.

Agreed, ALF never looked settled here and his performances looked like "can't be bothered" to me - true professional

Blooobirds Forever !!!

£2.5 million??? Is this a joke???