Jack Iredale makes Cambridge United contract decision amid Bolton Wanderers transfer link

Cambridge United defender Jack Iredale has turned down the offer of a fresh deal with the club amid links of a transfer to Bolton Wanderers this summer.

The 26-year-old was offered a fresh deal by the U's which Cambridge boss Mark Bonner previously said had been on the table for 'months' and expected Iredale to depart.

And it has now been confirmed the defender has now turned down that offer and is poised to leave the Abbey Stadium this summer.

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Wanderers were last month reported to be among a few sides said to be interested in the defender, including Wigan Athletic and Preston North End.

The left-back was played out of position at times this season, at centre-back and as a holding midfielder, and has drawn high praise for his performances.

Wanderers have gaps to fill in the left-back and central defensive departments after it was yesterday confirmed that Alex Baptiste and Liam Gordon would be among several players released by the club this summer.

Wanderers boss Ian Evatt declined to give much away when asked about the links to Iredale last month.

But it has now been confirmed that Iredale will become a free agent at the end of June after the U's confirmed the 26-year-old had turned down the offer of a new deal.

A Cambridge club statement read: "Jack Iredale has turned down the offer of a new contract with Cambridge United and will be leaving the Club this Summer.

"The 26-year-old defender has made 89 appearances for the U's since signing from Carlisle United in 2020.

"In his first season, Iredale played a key role in United's promotion winning campaign before helping the Club establish itself in League One