Blackpool ace attracting Prem interest

A host of Premier League clubs are thought to be monitoring the progress of Blackpool winger Thomas Ince after the 20-year-old turned in a series of impressive performances for the Tangerines.

Ince, son of former Manchester United midfielder Paul, only joined the Championship play-off contenders in the summer after failing to break into the Liverpool first-team.

And the youngster has now cemented his place in the starting XI at Bloomfield Road under Ian Holloway and has gone on to make 25 appearances in all competitions for the club.

The winger, who is comfortable on either flank, has now been attracting interest from a number of top flight clubs with a view to moving on the player in the summer.

Everton, Fulham, Wigan and Bolton are reportedly keen on Ince, while Championship rivals Southampton Middlesbrough are eager to sign the former Liverpool trainee at the end of season.

His contract is set to expire next summer, and Blackpool will be eager to secure him to a long-term or run the risk of losing their prized asset for free at the end of the 2012/13 campaign. 

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