JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW

[valleyroad]

CP would want him, I don't think he would go there if we get promoted though.

Brighton is a 100% fit and he would be a high favorite if they lost their manager.

Aye if they go up then I would doubt CP would be in the running.
Problem is I don't think Town will go up

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

CP would want him, I don't think he would go there if we get promoted though.

Brighton is a 100% fit and he would be a high favorite if they lost their manager.

Aye if they go up then I would doubt CP would be in the running.
Problem is I don't think Town will go up

Bit early to say that with any certainty, since we don't yet know what players we (and others) will acquire in this window.
But I would agree with you in as much as if we were to drop out of the top 2 then I would not fancy us to win the play-offs

[Bluemike]

Not being fancied may just suit us though, better still let's not drop out of the Top Two, everything still very much to play for.

[hallamblue]

Kieffer Moore anyone? Being bandied about in Yorkshire that we’re battling a few clubs for his signature …. Probably all pie in the sky mind!

[shabba]

Probably be OK as 1 of 2 strikers. Ideally loan if thats possible.

[Bluemike]

Not as main striker but maybe ok as back up, would still prefer Stansfield and A.N. Other

[AzzurroMark]

KM explains the logic behind the signing of Sarmiento, and what's not to like?

Skilful new signing Jeremy Sarmiento fills a void left by the exit of a player who had an underrated role in Ipswich Town's promotion season, says manager Kieran McKenna.

Kyle Edwards' dribbling ability proved an important weapon off the bench for the Blues on their way to securing second spot in League One, but McKenna subsequently allowed him to join Oxford United on loan in search of more regular football.

Town tried to sign Sarmiento from Brighton as a replacement, but he ended up going to Championship rivals West Brom instead. Six months later, however, and Ipswich have got their man.

The Ecuador international has said of himself: "I’m very direct. I like to get the audience up on their feet. You’ll also see a bit of flair come out. That’s my game.”

Asked how he plans to use the 21-year-old, McKenna - who is set to hand Sarmiento his debut in an FA Cup third round tie at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday lunchtime - replied: "He's a really versatile attacker. He played wide on the right-hand side throughout his youth career at Benfica and at Brighton. He's played wide left for Ecuador and was mostly touchline wide left for West Brom. And he's played quite a bit as a No.10. Of course that versatility is a big asset for him and it's a big asset for us to utilise.

"As a player, technically he's a really, really high level. He can manipulate the ball, has really good one-v-one skills, the ability to combine and beat opponents.

"That's something that we really wanted to add to the squad. You can maybe say that this time last year, with Kyle Edwards, we had some of those qualities in the squad and we don't have quite so much of that this year. So that was a goal in the summer to add those qualities. Jeremy certainly adds that."

On the pursuit of Sarmiento, he added: "We watched him for a long period, both for Brighton last year and West Brom this year. We've spoken to him for a considerable period of time and we feel like he's a good fit here culturally. He's a hard-working young player and he wants to improve. We feel he can add quite a lot within our style of play and system.

"We're excited to have him. Of course there are areas of his game to improve and develop - that's normal for any young player. It will be about us trying to getting him in scenarios where he can use his best attributes, whether that's the wide areas or more central positions."

Source EADT

[hallamblue]

You have to ask why McKenna let Edwards leave in first place. I acknowledge Edwards often failed to have an end product which do often seems to happen with wingers. I suspect our new loan signing is technically much better than Edwards.

Question: is it ever possible to use x2 number 10’s in a team? Chaplin and the new boy would be a handful for sure , IF you could use both in the team in a number 10role….

[ashfordblue]

I reckon if we can't get Stansfield which I hope we still can as it is early days, but as a good regular striker could we not put a bid in for Colby Bishop from Pompey, Chuck in Edmundson as a sweetener, Bishop is a good regular scorer and we was looking at him last season.

[number 9]

I’ll be surprised if Jackson still gets playing time with the addition of Sarmiento (sp).

[shabba]

You have to ask why McKenna let Edwards leave in first place. I acknowledge Edwards often failed to have an end product which do often seems to happen with wingers. I suspect our new loan signing is technically much better than Edwards.

Question: is it ever possible to use x2 number 10’s in a team? Chaplin and the new boy would be a handful for sure , IF you could use both in the team in a number 10role….

We sort of do already, Chaplin and however plays on the left as they will tuck right on and then Leif has space to operate often on the left wing position.

We are often referring to ‘one of the 2 tens’ - and Burns or the right wing player often starts a tad delete than the left side option, perhaps not so much of late.

[Dubai Blue]

I reckon if we can't get Stansfield which I hope we still can as it is early days, but as a good regular striker could we not put a bid in for Colby Bishop from Pompey, Chuck in Edmundson as a sweetener, Bishop is a good regular scorer and we was looking at him last season.

We will need Edmundson for a number of weeks while Cam Burgess is away.

[Dubai Blue]

https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-new ... per-travis

Looks like we are strengthening in CM.

[shabba]

Again, a little odd, but KM we must trust!

Can only assume he is coming in as cover for Morsy as Mas and Taylor tend to play the slightly further forward CM role. Maybe they don't rate Ball enough? Seems odd to me, especially with Humpreys around - we have 5 CM's for 2 postions already.

[Shed on tour]

Sounds like Travis from Blackburn is joining on loan as cover for Morsy. Apparently he can play several positions. Wonder if Ball is on his way out?

[Shed on tour]

Sorry DB you beat me to it!

[number 9]

I think Travis is a sensible loan positionally...I'm not sure how good he is. Anyone have any insight?

[Dazzz67]

Maybe Travis coming in is that Ball will be cover in CB position, or that young Humphreys will go out on loan? bit of a wierd situation but I trust KM and the staff's judgement. Also as you guys have mentioned, it could be cover for our CM already (bans/injuries).

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/24028557.i ... ns-fa-cup/

Also seen that Ahadme is another we could recall in regards to the CF issue, honestly forgot about him tbh, but he is injured at the mo so looks unlikely.

[Shed on tour]

Maybe Travis coming in is that Ball will be cover in CB position, or that young Humphreys will go out on loan? bit of a wierd situation but I trust KM and the staff's judgement. Also as you guys have mentioned, it could be cover for our CM already (bans/injuries).

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/24028557.i ... ns-fa-cup/

Also seen that Ahadme is another we could recall in regards to the CF issue, honestly forgot about him tbh, but he is injured at the mo so looks unlikely.

Think if Ahadme is recalled it will be because of his injury rather than any thoughts of him getting playing time.

[shabba]

Think if Ahadme is recalled it will be because of his injury rather than any thoughts of him getting playing time.

Exactly that, injury - out for a while.

[Dazzz67]

Very true Shed/Shabba, did not think of that tbh.

[Cabanas Blue]

I can't say I'm keen on loans but we just have to trust KMc I guess.

[mendipblue]

Sounds like Travis from Blackburn is joining on loan as cover for Morsy. Apparently he can play several positions. Wonder if Ball is on his way out?

Also can play Right and left back? Maybe Donacien and Williams could go?

[hallamblue]

Travis is an absolutely brilliant signing by Ashton/ McKenna… this at last sees us having very strong cover for Morsy and other defensive position.

Personally I’d be thinking about returning Williams. Somethings not right there now and we afford to carry players in the squad. I’d also be looking to offload Ball. He’s too limited in his role I feel.

[Dazzz67]

Reading the BR fans forum some are not too happy, especially with the management side.

With Morsy, Luongo, Taylor and Travis in MF it is looking really solid now, get a decent CF (or 2 in) and the we are looking in a decent position to kick on.

Also with his ability to cover defensively a bit of a bargain, albeit on loan.

[shabba]

I can't say I'm keen on loans but we just have to trust KMc I guess.

I feel becuase we are going for promo loans might make sense, as.....

1) you could buy players who then if you get promoted aren't good enough for the PL
2) you buy PL players on PL money and it A) upsets the sqaud harmony B) if you don't get promoted you have a big wage bill and struggle to add more players next window

VERY difficult to sign players in Jan who might be PL ready yet don't cost a fortune in (in a fee and/or wages).

Suspect they will mainly go for loans and re-asses in the summer depending where we are, if in the champ they will look for young talent again and if in the Prem they will probably want to make 6-8 big signings.

[Bluemike]

I think Travis is an excellent signing, both for his experience and undoubted qualities, he can cover Morsy/Clarke/Davis, what is not to like. I think as Shabba says atm loans make sense.

[marko69]

I can't say I'm keen on loans but we just have to trust KMc I guess.

I feel becuase we are going for promo loans might make sense, as.....

1) you could buy players who then if you get promoted aren't good enough for the PL
2) you buy PL players on PL money and it A) upsets the sqaud harmony B) if you don't get promoted you have a big wage bill and struggle to add more players next window

VERY difficult to sign players in Jan who might be PL ready yet don't cost a fortune in (in a fee and/or wages).

Suspect they will mainly go for loans and re-asses in the summer depending where we are, if in the champ they will look for young talent again and if in the Prem they will probably want to make 6-8 big signings.

I say carry on as normal and don’t think promotion. Ipswich Town Fc are sitting second in the league and not one player is anywhere near PL Standard, with the exception of “maybe” Sam Morsy.
I’d be recruiting in the Jan window with decent Championship level players.

FTR, I personally feel , (and please, its only an opinion) ….. promotion this season could be damaging to ITFC. The owners did want to come to Town and make big differences……, but they could potentially make them too fast. A 2024/25 season of Ipswich being as* rammed every week wouldn't be beneficial at all. The fickle fans wouldn’t tolerate it. A Yeovil Town scenario could happen.
A few years as a challenging Championship side like George Burley’s team, then who knows, 5th place finish in the EPL?
Yeah, maybe not…….. long story short……. Wouldn’t be bringing in PL level players in THIS window.

[herforder]

I think, also, that he will prove to be a shrewd, and versatile, loan signing. Clearly there are issues at BR which have led to allowing their captain to leave on loan. But hopefully to our advantage. Understand we may see him tomorrow.

What is equally interesting is how MA/KM go about their business in a quietly effective manner, with individuals arriving from below most peoples’ radar until they’re announced. O& course it helps that, unlike the wilderness years, good players actually want to be here.

[herforder]

Was also thinking along similar lines, Marko, regarding positives and negatives, of progressing to PL too rapidly.

Whilst I think that achieving PL status next season wouldn’t be anything other than totally amazing, and a cause for serious rejoicing, we need to find that formula which ensures we don’t become a yo-yo club. Our feathered friends come to mind!

No doubt our owners want PL; but from those previous lessons will want it to be for the long term. Thinking of teams like Brentford, Burnley and Brighton - similar into us us in many respects - who have managed to get that elusive formula right. We can do this, too!