Sammie Szmodics has claimed that his Blackburn Rovers future is "out of his hands" and that no-one should begrudge him wanting to move to a Premier League club.

The Ireland international is coming off the best season of his life after scoring 33-goals in all competitions as he helped Blackburn preserve their Sky Bet Championship status.

Such goalscoring form has left many wondering whether a move to the Premier League is on the cards for the advanced midfielder. But with two years left on his contract, Szmodics admits it is up to the club whether or not they want to cash in on their talisman.

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Speaking on the William Hill and Footy Accumulators’ podcast, 'No Tippy Tappy Football', Szmodics said: “Staying at Blackburn is a decision that’s out of my hands because I still have two and a half years left on my contract. I love playing for Blackburn, it’s a great football club, but obviously when you score 33 goals in a season there’s going to be speculation.

“I don’t think anyone would begrudge me a move if a Premier League team came calling. It is my dream to play in the Premier League, I’m not saying that opportunity will definitely arise, but I don’t think people could blame me for wanting to go and play there.

“If a Premier League team came knocking then it would be stupid for me not to see what could happen. If I stay at Blackburn, then hopefully I can keep scoring goals next season. I’d love to stay at Blackburn because you want to be the main man, and I’ve loved having that role this season. I’ve kept Blackburn up and done a really good job, so if I’m still there next season, then happy days.

“It is everyone’s dream to play in the Premier League and although there’s nothing on the table right now, I’d be stupid to turn down an opportunity to go and play in the Premier League. I want to test myself at the highest level and there will probably never be a better opportunity for me to do that than now.”

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