Ipswich Town: John Eustace on Sammie Szmodics move latest

Having not played all pre-season due to the ongoing talks between the two clubs, Szmodics has now scored three goals and made another in his first two games of the season.

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The 28-year-old started and bagged a brace as Rovers thrashed Stockport County 6-1 in the Carabao Cup last night, having come off the bench to score in their opening day win over Derby County.

After last night's game, Eustace admitted he simply doesn't know if Szmodics will remain at the club.

Town and Rovers apparently cannot agree on a fee for the player, who scored 27 goals in the Championship last term.

Ipswich Town and Blackburn apparently cannot agree on a fee for Sammie Szmodics (Image: CameraSport - Lee Parker)
"I don't know, it's not down to me," Eustace told the Lancashire Telegraph.

"Of course I want him to stay. He's been fantastic since I've been at the football club, the lads love him to bits.

"It's important he got 60 minutes, he hasn't played many pre-season games. That's half an hour Friday and 60 today, it's important we keep building his fitness up.

"He's very confident and playing with a great group of players, he's took his two chances today. He was very clinical and we've spoken about that.

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"He's handling it exceptionally well. He wasn't with the group much over pre-season, this is his second game. He's a true professional, he's got on with his work and now it's down to us to get him as fit as we can for when the window shuts.

"It's down to the club, they're waiting for the right offer. They have a valuation and we'll have to see what happens and if it gets matched.

"It's out of my hands, I'm focused on the group, a fantastic group. We're giving him the right balance of keeping him fit and making sure the squad feel wanted and hungry. Of course, we want to keep him, everyone would."