Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town have both been linked with a move for Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone.
Journalist Graeme Bailey has reported that a number of clubs have been watching the 21-year-old center-forward this season, with Boro and Ipswich Town being two of them.
The Ivory Coast man has been in prolific goalscoring form for the Chairboys this season and is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young talents in the EFL.
Speaking exclusively with Football League World, we asked Sky Sports pundit and former player Lee Hendrie, ‘Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town have been linked with Wycombe striker Richard Kone. Do you think they should push to get a deal done this summer? Where would be a better fit for Kone?’
Hendrie said, “Richard Kone – obviously, he’s linked with moves away from the football club, and you can understand why.
“He’s a handful. He’s scored goals; he’s been quite raw. I spoke to a lot of people at Wycombe and saw lots of his games, and he was always going to be a raw sort of player.
“But, I think with coaching he’s got so much better, and he’s proven that he can score goals. I think an ideal move, personally, would be for someone like a Boro.
“Ipswich obviously have the likes of George Hirst. Whether Liam Delap leaves if they get relegated, that’s another question. I do think that will be the case.
“So, I think they’ll want to bolster that forward area, and I think he would fit the bill for them. So, I think the two clubs he has been linked with, they’re great options for Kone to go and prove that he can step up, and be that player.
