Ipswich wonderkid signs new deal

The 17-year-old striker has been linked with several Premier League sides in recent months, but has now signed a deal that will keep him at Ipswich until 2013.

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 Town 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.”

Town chief executive Simon Clegg said: “We’re obviously delighted that Connor has committed himself to the club by signing a long-term contract.

“He’s viewed as a very good prospect by people at this club – and in the game in general – and we are now confident that we will see him in an Ipswich Town shirt for many years to come.”