Ipswich Town are considering a move for Bolton Wanderers midfielder Josh Vela, FLW have been informed by a club insider at Ipswich Town.

The Tractors Boys are keeping tabs on the 21-year-old star as the financial situation at Bolton seemingly worsens.

Vela, who is a product of the Wanderers academy, would provide perfect cover for the Suffolk-based club at both right-back and midfield.

Vela joined Bolton Wanderers at the tender age of nine and signed his first professional contract in March 2011. The 6ft midfielder has attracted lots of attention from an early age, including Liverpool when he was just 17.

The Salford-born ace made his debut for Bolton against Swansea City in April 2012, coming on as a late substitute during their 1-1 draw.

However, Vela made limited appearances due to injury set-backs until he was sent on a 28-day loan to Notts County by then-manager Dougie Freedman.

Under Neil Lennon’s management, Vela re-established himself in the Bolton picture, playing as a right full-back. Lennon chose Vela over experienced defender Kevin McNaughton and Vela’s classy displays at full-back resulted in him being entrusted in the midfield position.

Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich will be expected to have to pay a considerable fee as Vela was amongst the players that Lennon gave a new contract during the 2014-15 season.

Bolton Wanderers fans….. What do you make of this news? Just how good is Josh Vela? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!