Lewis Travis: Ipswich Town sign Blackburn Rovers captain on loan
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Lewis Travis last played for Blackburn on Boxing Day
Ipswich Town have signed Blackburn Rovers captain Lewis Travis on loan for the rest of the Championship season.
The 26-year-old midfielder has made 200 league appearances for Rovers, scoring six goals.
He is second-placed Ipswich's second signing of the January transfer window, having already agreed a loan deal for Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento.
"To be a part of a team like this is something I'm very excited about," Travis told the Ipswich website.
"When I knew Ipswich were calling I jumped at the chance, given the league position and the unbelievable start to the season the team has had.
"I have had good, honest conversations with the manager and I think the style of play will suit me. I am aggressive both with and without the ball, which I think is what he liked, so it's about me getting in there and impressing."
Travis has played 22 games this term for Blackburn, including a 4-3 defeat at Ipswich in September.
He moves to Portman Road with the Tractor Boys 10 points adrift of Championship leaders Leicester, but three clear of third-placed Southampton.
Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson said Travis wanted to leave last summer, adding that a move was now possible with Sondre Tronstad playing well in his position.
Tomasson added: "He's one of the more expensive boys in our group, so [the move] will free some space up in the financial department to get some players in as well."
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