BASINGSTOKE Town FC 'tried' to sign another ex-Premier League star after letting him use their facilities to train.
Danny Ings, a former Southampton, Liverpool, Aston Villa and West Ham striker, recently used Stoke's training facilities at the Winklebury Sports Complex to get match fit ahead of joining Championship side Sheffield United.
The number 9, who has made three senior international appearances for England, allowed some of 'Stoke's youngsters to join in with his training.
Basingstoke Town FC revealed that the club approached to try and get him to sign, but to no avail.
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It comes after 'Stoke recently announced the signing of Ings' former Southampton teammate Charlie Austin - a move that was only made possible thanks to donations from fans to help fund his wages.
After his spell at 'Stoke's training facilities, Ings signed for Sheffield United on a one-year deal with the option for a further year.
A spokesperson for Basingstoke Town FC said on X: "Wishing Danny Ings all the very best with his move to Sheffield United. Danny recently used the ground to stay sharp (and my God, he’s sharp), even letting some of our academy lads join in.
"A class act on and off the pitch. And yes, 'Stoke fans, we tried..."
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