Crawley give up on Drury

Drury, 28, spent a successful three-month loan spell at the Broadfield Stadium, but has since secured a starting role with the Championship side.

Evans said: “The reality is despite how much I wanted him, the clubs could not agree on a transfer fee.

“I also think maybe his wages could have been a problem because it should not be forgotten they were heavily subsidised by Ipswich when he was on loan with us.”

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