Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Ambitious Ings eyes a higher level
COVETED striker Danny Ings last night expressed his disappointment at seeing Cherries reject bids for his services and admitted he was keen to play at a higher level.[LNB] The frontman's comments come after intense transfer speculation linked him with a move away from Seward Stadium.[LNB] A product of the Cherries youth system, Ings is believed to have attracted the attention of a host of clubs including Premier League outfits Liverpool, Fulham and Newcastle.[LNB] Cherries chairman Eddie Mitchell has already turned down offers from Fulham and Crystal Palace, firmly insisting potential suitors must start the bidding at £1million.[LNB] But after Championship promotion hopefuls Reading reportedly became the latest team to take a look at Ings, the young forward revealed he would consider the chance to step up the ladder.[LNB] While confirming he remained focused on his Cherries task, Ings confessed his desire to play at the highest level possible.[LNB] In an interview with skysports.com, Ings said: I was disappointed the offers were turned down. It would have been a good opportunity for me.[LNB] At the moment, all I can do is focus on playing for Bournemouth. I am very grateful for Bournemouth giving me my chance.[LNB] However, like any player, I have the ambition to play at the highest level I can. For footballing reasons, if the opportunity comes up over the coming weeks then I would hope we will be able sit down and look at it.[LNB] Having been handed his first full contract last summer, Ings went on to net eight goals and turn in a series of fine displays in Cherries' promotion near miss.[LNB] The Daily Echo revealed last month that Cherries had opened talks with Ings over a new contract, which would be his fifth since joining the professional ranks.[LNB] Ings is already tied to Cherries until 2013.[LNB]
