New Ryan Yates twist as Nottingham Forest boss confirms Portsmouth interest
The Blues boss told The News today that there was '˜nothing' in reports linking him with a move for the City Ground midfielder.
It was the second time this month that Jackett denied any desire to bring the player to Fratton Park.
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Hide AdSpeculation has been mounting that the Blues were interested in signing the £500,000-rated player, with a possible loan deal in the offing.
Jackett's latest denial appeared to put any notion of a move to bed.
That was until Karanka was questioned on the player during his press conference ahead of Forest's Championship game against QPR.
Asked about the 21-year-old's future and the Pompey link by BBC Nottinghamshire, the Spaniard said: '˜I think it would be good for him... because his next step is very important for him.
'˜There are more teams (than Portsmouth interested in him).'