Transfer Rumours

[Charnwood]

4m is steep but likely about right, wouldn’t want to pay more but likely not many other options. Wouldn’t mind us taking punts on players from abroad if they are alot cheaper but we need a decent number 9 and Hirst can be that.

Unfortunately Brexit has made it much more difficult and far more complicated to bring in players from Europe who were previously allowed almost uncontrolled under the freedom of movement laws. This particularly affects clubs outside the Premier League who can no longer take a punt on lesser know or even unknown talent such as Riyad Marez when he signed for Leicester.

[Bluemike]

Wikipedia has him as a Town player already lol

Indeed it does Mike but it also says “On Loan”

Oh does it lol

[shabba]

Ah that’s interesting- as I’ve seen a few championship clubs sign random foreign players recently? Bbc sport’s championship page has a few examples.

I do recall what you were saying though, something about harder to sign from Europe but easier outside Europe now.

[number 9]

Nothing on Newsnow about Hirst…

[hallamblue]

4m is steep but likely about right, wouldn’t want to pay more but likely not many other options. Wouldn’t mind us taking punts on players from abroad if they are alot cheaper but we need a decent number 9 and Hirst can be that.

Unfortunately Brexit has made it much more difficult and far more complicated to bring in players from Europe who were previously allowed almost uncontrolled under the freedom of movement laws. This particularly affects clubs outside the Premier League who can no longer take a punt on lesser know or even unknown talent such as Riyad Marez when he signed for Leicester.

Probably why scum are doing their shopping in South America : they’ve got some scouts living out there!

[Charnwood]

One of the problems now is that any player coming from the EU has to get a work permit and as a general rule of thumb, players need to have made a certain percentage of appearances for their national team over a two-year period before the application is made. The higher the FIFA ranking of the national side, the lower the percentage of appearances needed.

This in affect stops clubs shopping around in the second tier of any European League, thus preventing scouts looking for unknown talent such as the extreme example I used of Riyad Mahrez who Leicester found lurking in the Second Tier of French football at Le Havre where he’d made only 60 senior appearances when he signed for Leicester City for just £450k.

He made his first International appearance 4 months after signing for Leicester City.

[Charnwood]

4m is steep but likely about right, wouldn’t want to pay more but likely not many other options. Wouldn’t mind us taking punts on players from abroad if they are alot cheaper but we need a decent number 9 and Hirst can be that.

Unfortunately Brexit has made it much more difficult and far more complicated to bring in players from Europe who were previously allowed almost uncontrolled under the freedom of movement laws. This particularly affects clubs outside the Premier League who can no longer take a punt on lesser know or even unknown talent such as Riyad Marez when he signed for Leicester.

Probably why scum are doing their shopping in South America : they’ve got some scouts living out there!

I remember being told by Charlie Woods our Chief Scout at the time that ITFC had a vast scouting network in Argentina. I’m sure these contacts could be resurrected if required.

[Charnwood]

Latest Update on two of our own.

Ipswich boss details significant transfer update on rumoured Portsmouth target and ex-Blues loanee.

Kieran McKenna has confirmed Panutche Camara will be leaving Ipswich this summer, he has also revealed Joe Pigott remains in discussions with the club over his future following his Pompey loan.

[number 9]

Latest Update on two of our own.

Ipswich boss details significant transfer update on rumoured Portsmouth target and ex-Blues loanee.

Kieran McKenna has confirmed Panutche Camara will be leaving Ipswich this summer, he has also revealed Joe Pigott remains in discussions with the club over his future following his Pompey loan.

Feel kind of sorry for Pigott. Think he’s a good league one player, but not the Championship. If Camara regains health & fitness, he’s worth keeping on the books temporarily

[marko69]

Pigott moving on will only be good news for ITFC and no doubt the majority of fans. Witnessed the lad on various occasions past couple years using the £10 tv pass. Wish him well, but no good for Ipswich.

[Cabanas Blue]

Ashton Trusty left footed centre back played 44 games on loan at Birmingham from Arsenal last season, Wiki (I know) saying Ipswich Town number 32.

[Bluemike]

He's a USA international.

[Bluemike]

There is lots of activity behind the scenes at Portman Road but little that makes for easy reading. Apparently, one striker is stalling on a potential deal, and Town have turned their attention to another forward who is now top of their wish list.

And there is some substance to that George Hirst speculation. Town are still trying to get that one over the line apparently, and negotiations are still ongoing. The same can be said for another striker that Ipswich have had on their radar for some time. This transfer window so far feels like we are watching paint dry but progress is being made.

Now there are reports that Ipswich are showing interest in Matty Godden from Coventry City who hasn’t always been fully fit for the Sky Blues in his time at the club. So then, why should Ipswich take a striker who is seen as second-string for a club that is now in our division! I don’t think this would be a clever move, but in the second tier, he scored 12 times in 24 matches – which equates to a goal every two matches.


News that Town has confirmed the signing of New Zealand U20s international keeper Henry Gray on a two-year deal is encouraging, and our other keeper Woody Williamson has also penned a new two-year deal with the Blues and that’s good. With the signing of City keeper Ciaran Slicker, we can probably expect Czech keeper Vaclav Hlady to be on his way. A keeper’s life is about game time – wherever that might be.

Worrying reading, Hirst possibly outpricing himself again and I mean Matty Godden ? Really ? Don't believe it tbh, would rather keep Pigott. I do wonder who the other striker is though, at least we are looking at Two more.

[Bluemike]

Ashton Trusty left footed centre back played 44 games on loan at Birmingham from Arsenal last season, Wiki (I know) saying Ipswich Town number 32.

Ipswich Town are eyeing up Arsenal man Auston Trusty among a number of other centre-backs, the EADT has said.
Trusty comes into this summer window off the back of a fantastic loan spell with Birmingham City last season.

The left-footed defender was a huge hit at St. Andrew’s, playing 48 times across all competitions as either a centre-back or left-back. The success of his loan has seen his stock rise massively, with many intrigued to see what could be next for the American.

Now, a new report from the EADT has said that Trusty has emerged on Ipswich Town’s radar.


The Tractor Boys have cash to splash after their return to the Championship and they’re weighing up a number of potential centre-back targets, Trusty included. More options at the heart of defence are needed at Portman Road and a move for Arsenal man Trusty would be a real statement signing for Town as they gear up for second-tier football.

Ipswich Town aren’t just looking to take part on their return to Championship football. They boast a squad many believe is capable of succeeding right off the bat and adding Trusty to the mix could really take their backline to the next level.

Luke Woolfenden, George Edmundson and Cameron Burgess are all strong options at centre-back. Burgess is the only left-footer and while he’s proven himself as a more than trustworthy performer in that role, Trusty would be a big upgrade.

[jimmyt]

Ashton Trusty left footed centre back played 44 games on loan at Birmingham from Arsenal last season, Wiki (I know) saying Ipswich Town number 32.

Ipswich Town are eyeing up Arsenal man Auston Trusty among a number of other centre-backs, the EADT has said.
Trusty comes into this summer window off the back of a fantastic loan spell with Birmingham City last season.

The left-footed defender was a huge hit at St. Andrew’s, playing 48 times across all competitions as either a centre-back or left-back. The success of his loan has seen his stock rise massively, with many intrigued to see what could be next for the American.

Now, a new report from the EADT has said that Trusty has emerged on Ipswich Town’s radar.


The Tractor Boys have cash to splash after their return to the Championship and they’re weighing up a number of potential centre-back targets, Trusty included. More options at the heart of defence are needed at Portman Road and a move for Arsenal man Trusty would be a real statement signing for Town as they gear up for second-tier football.

Ipswich Town aren’t just looking to take part on their return to Championship football. They boast a squad many believe is capable of succeeding right off the bat and adding Trusty to the mix could really take their backline to the next level.

Luke Woolfenden, George Edmundson and Cameron Burgess are all strong options at centre-back. Burgess is the only left-footer and while he’s proven himself as a more than trustworthy performer in that role, Trusty would be a big upgrade.

Yes please. Quality. Right attitude, skill set etc etc for the ITFC set-up.

[shabba]

The narrow-minded me says 'he was a CB in a side that finished 17th' - but I'm sure he could be good and sounds good in the sense he can play LB, as the way we play with Davies so high the Left CB tends to need to know the LB role a little and cover that area. It's why Burges did so well as he has played alot as LCB in a back 3 in previous clubs.

[Bluemike]

The more I read about Trusty the more I think he would be a very good signing, not sure we'd get him for 2 Million though.

[jimmyt]

The more I read about Trusty the more I think he would be a very good signing, not sure we'd get him for 2 Million though.

Agreed and I think it would take more. But what a statement of intent it would be by the club!

Ashton signs Auston............

[Dazzz67]

With Trusty linked does this mean Edmunson and Leigh could possibly be at risk? or it could be just backup as Baggott is going out on loan maybe.

With these rumours at least we are getting some kind of confirmation that things are going on in the background, hopefully things can be sorted sound so gives the lads a few weeks to try and get team shape and playing together in motion.

Also seen that Stoke are sniffing around Trusty too.

[Bluemike]

Trusty wouldn't come as back up, pretty sure of that. Rangers are rumoured to have had 2 Million bid in.

[shabba]

We need four CB’s, and Baggot is already set for a loan (ie the club confirmed it will go out when a club is found).

Leigh will remain hopefully as backup to Davies.

[Bluemike]

I hope so, I rate Greg Leigh

[Bluemike]

Just been sent a picture of Hirst's Car at the Nuffield, same car as was spotted at PR yesterday

[hallamblue]

Medical?

[Bluemike]

That's the thought yes, you got the picture OK on FB Messenger

[shabba]

What car has he got, ideally I'd like to judge him on his choice of car.

[Dazzz67]

Does he still has the Blue Laguna Marko sold him last summer

[hallamblue]

That's the thought yes, you got the picture OK on FB Messenger

Yes I did thanks

[hallamblue]

What car has he got, ideally I'd like to judge him on his choice of car.

Think German ….and no V in it

[Bluemike]

And it's white lol