Ipswich Town youngster Tommy Hughes is closing in on a loan move to National League side Torquay United, it has been said.
Ipswich Town, like many clubs, took the chance to cast their eyes over a host of their young players during pre-season.
It gives academy players the opportunity to catch the eye ahead of the new campaign, with young forward Hughes among those involved in the Tractor Boys’ pre-season preparations. He netted in a friendly against Needham Market too, appearing to make a decent impression.
Ipswich Town man could make League Two loan move in the coming days
Now, ahead of the new non-league season, it seems Hughes is set for a spell in the National League.
As per a report from TWTD, the Ipswich Town starlet is poised to link up with Torquay United on a temporary basis. Hughes is closing in on a move to the Gulls, who have been under the management of former Bristol City and Peterborough United boss Gary Johnson since September 2018.
The right time for a loan exit?
Hughes has impressed in the Tractor Boys’ academy before and although he has three first-team appearances to his name for Town, it seems as though he isn’t in Kieran McKenna’s imminent thinking for a senior role.
After strong form in the academy, it seems a loan move is the logical next step.
Ipswich Town will have the chance to see if Hughes can compete at a solid level with Torquay United, aiding the young forward’s development as he picks up experience of senior football and a first-team dressing room away from Portman Road.
It will be hoped a deal can be wrapped up as Hughes bids to continue to kick on this season.
