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title: "Downes hands in a transfer request after Ipswich reject Palace’s offer"
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# Downes hands in a transfer request after Ipswich reject Palace’s offer

Ipswich Town starlet Flynn Downes has reportedly handed in a transfer request to his club after the Tractor Boys turned down the latest offer from Crystal Palace.

The East Anglian Daily Times [recently reported that a second bid made by the Eagles – believed to be around £2 million – was rejected.](https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-reject-second-bid-for-downes-1-6812910)

Downes, who is contracted at the club until 2023, is understood to be keen on a move to Palace and would relish the chance to play at the highest level of English football.

Matt Woosnam of The Athletic has also confirmed that the 21-year-old has indeed handed in a transfer request as he to force a move away from the club.

> Twitter: #ITFC midfielder Flynn Downes has handed in a transfer request @TheAthleticUK understands, after Ipswich rejected t… https://t.co/8poPQXf2kl (@MattWoosie)

Owner Marcus Evans views Palace’s attempts to sign the player as ‘derisory’, believing the player’s true market value to be in the region of £8 million. However, this latest development may mark a turning point in negotiations, with the player seemingly downing tools and looking to force the hand of his club.

[In an interview with BBC Suffolk last week](https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/downes-on-transfer-speculation-1-6811702), Downes was asked if he thought he would be an Ipswich player at the closing of the domestic transfer window on October 11.

He said:

> Yeah, hopefully. We’ll see. You can never say for sure, but hopefully, I will be. I’ve heard little bits and bobs, but I’m just focusing on the football. That’s all I can say really. Everything will be taken care of.

Whilst the transition from League One to the Premier League is a significant step up, it is now appearing as though Palace firmly lead the race for Downes’ signature.