Liverpool target Wickham signs new deal

Ipswich striker Connor Wickham, 17, signed a new, improved contract to take him through to the summer of 2013.

Wickham, who has already won England Under-21 honours, is valued at £10 million by the Tractor Boys and has been the subject of interest from London giants Tottenham and Arsenal, as well as Liverpool.

He told the club website: 'I've been here since I was 12 and feel I'm at the right club to progress as a player. I'm enjoying my football here.'

New Ipswich boss Paul Jewell added: 'Connor is a terrific prospect although we have to remember he's still only 17. He's got a lot of learning to do but he's got a good attitude and has shown he wants to do that.

'I'm looking forward to working with him and hopefully one day he will be playing in the Premier League - with Ipswich Town.'

Source: Daily Mail

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