Transfer Rumours - New Signings for Towns Premier League Squad 2024/25

[ITFC2024]

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[Denny61]

Well, we know that Mark Ashton is working his nuts off to bring in the players KM wants to build a squad similar to Brentford that has kept them in good stead and a good middle-to-top premiership club.
We must build from the back and 2 centre backs and wing-backs to cover all eventuality possible injuries and maybe 2 midfielders, then bring in another 2 strikers like Sarmiento, and Hutchinson, also talk of a Chelsea striker RUMANIAN player Braga ?? I think that's his name he's been on loan at Fulham but mostly on the bench but KM likes him so I still believe we will see Omari Back here and it will be for around £30 million

Headline, Ash.....

"RUM-ANIAN RAISIN' ROOF AT PORTMAN ROAD"

It's ARMANDO BROGA ..NOT BRAGA ..!!!! AND HES ALBANIAN NOT ROMANIAN .?? DO YOUR HOMEWORK MATE .BEFORE YOU POST !!!

[Bluemike]

Broga is a donkey, we better not p*ss away money on him. And IF we are to spend stupid money (20-30 million)
On any one player it sure as hell needs to be a Centre Back or we most definitely will be getting relegated, irrespective of what else we spend in other areas, FACT.

[Blue Wilf]

Well, we know that Mark Ashton is working his nuts off to bring in the players KM wants to build a squad similar to Brentford that has kept them in good stead and a good middle-to-top premiership club.
We must build from the back and 2 centre backs and wing-backs to cover all eventuality possible injuries and maybe 2 midfielders, then bring in another 2 strikers like Sarmiento, and Hutchinson, also talk of a Chelsea striker RUMANIAN player Braga ?? I think that's his name he's been on loan at Fulham but mostly on the bench but KM likes him so I still believe we will see Omari Back here and it will be for around £30 million

If we see Hutchinson back for anything like £30m, I will seriously start to doubt our leadership!

[Bluemike]

Just been announced that Six Premier league clubs need to sell players before end of June to comply with rules rules and more bloody rules, Chelsea being One of them, that could help immensely. I reckon we'll get Hutchinson for 10 Shillings.

[Blue Wilf]

Just been announced that Six Premier league clubs need to sell players before end of June to comply with rules rules and more bloody rules, Chelsea being One of them, that could help immensely. I reckon we'll get Hutchinson for 10 Shillings.

Thats fine until we find out one of those 6 teams is us!

[shabba]

Just been announced that Six Premier league clubs need to sell players before end of June to comply with rules rules and more bloody rules, Chelsea being One of them, that could help immensely. I reckon we'll get Hutchinson for 10 Shillings.

Yes - I guess the challenge is some clubs cannot buy due to being close to the mark on the financials, i.e any player signings town spend out on before end of June would go down on the season just gones financials, say we spend 20m - then that increases the champsiopnship season losses by 20m......and that might break FFP.

I'm not clear if the rolling 3 year loss allowance can be spread out, ours is interesting as next year it'll be 3 seasons across 3 divisions, each with different loss allowance.

[arana peligrosa]

Braga's a Portuguese name unless eligible to play for another nation. Hutchinson doesn't seem valued at 30 million or anywhere near it. He picked up towards end of season after a slow start and by the end of it appeared an integral part of the team but the valuation suggested, it's ludicrous. Tired of stupid figures and valuations put around when it's far outside the boundaries of common sense or realism.

The striker issue some have got, whether anyone wants to agree or disagree two names I'd like to see here include Smodzics at Blackburn and Shankland at Hearts. Two players in different leagues but highly prolific and would be worth the opportunity to see what they could contribute. Either their respective clubs won't sell or they wouldn't wish to come here if available. But they're fantastic players that can offer a lot. Perhaps they'd be better suited elsewhere or remain where they are but names at least would be kind of excited to see on the Town playing roster.

[Bluemike]

Just been announced that Six Premier league clubs need to sell players before end of June to comply with rules rules and more bloody rules, Chelsea being One of them, that could help immensely. I reckon we'll get Hutchinson for 10 Shillings.

Thats fine until we find out one of those 6 teams is us!

LOL, thankfully not, Chelsea, Newcastle, Forest, Everton, Leicester & Aston Villa

[AzzurroMark]

Just been announced that Six Premier league clubs need to sell players before end of June to comply with rules rules and more bloody rules, Chelsea being One of them, that could help immensely. I reckon we'll get Hutchinson for 10 Shillings.

Thats fine until we find out one of those 6 teams is us!

LOL, thankfully not, Chelsea, Newcastle, Forest, Everton, Leicester & Leeds Utd.

Leeds United hey?


Hey, I guess it shows that at least I was reading it!

[marko69]

Well, we know that Mark Ashton is working his nuts off to bring in the players KM wants to build a squad similar to Brentford that has kept them in good stead and a good middle-to-top premiership club.
We must build from the back and 2 centre backs and wing-backs to cover all eventuality possible injuries and maybe 2 midfielders, then bring in another 2 strikers like Sarmiento, and Hutchinson, also talk of a Chelsea striker RUMANIAN player Braga ?? I think that's his name he's been on loan at Fulham but mostly on the bench but KM likes him so I still believe we will see Omari Back here and it will be for around £30 million

Headline, Ash.....

"RUM-ANIAN RAISIN' ROOF AT PORTMAN ROAD"

It's ARMANDO BROGA ..NOT BRAGA ..!!!! AND HES ALBANIAN NOT ROMANIAN .?? DO YOUR HOMEWORK MATE .BEFORE YOU POST !!!

AAAAAND........, relax!

[AzzurroMark]

Headline, Ash.....

"RUM-ANIAN RAISIN' ROOF AT PORTMAN ROAD"

It's ARMANDO BROGA ..NOT BRAGA ..!!!! AND HES ALBANIAN NOT ROMANIAN .?? DO YOUR HOMEWORK MATE .BEFORE YOU POST !!!

AAAAAND........, relax!

Ah yeah Armando Dobra I wondered where he had got to!

[Bluemike]

Thats fine until we find out one of those 6 teams is us!

LOL, thankfully not, Chelsea, Newcastle, Forest, Everton, Leicester & Leeds Utd.

Leeds United hey?


Hey, I guess it shows that at least I was reading it!

Lol sorry, my error, should have been Aston Villa

[Charnwood]

Just been announced that Six Premier league clubs need to sell players before end of June to comply with rules rules and more bloody rules, Chelsea being One of them, that could help immensely. I reckon we'll get Hutchinson for 10 Shillings.

If it wasn’t for these rules the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea would register even more players just to prevent their competitors from acquiring them. If anything I think there should be even more rules in particular a player salary cap or a squad total salary cap. I’ve not really thought this through but would be interested to know what others think.

[shabba]

Chelsea have 51 senior players I think! To some extent the model works as they buy young, loan out and sell for good money - to help fund over-priced signings for the first team.

I'm very much against any cap, you shouldn't be limited to what you can earn no matter how large that is - especially if there isnt any dodgy tax loop holes being used - if you have people earning huge money but paying huge tax its helping the country (I do suspect players ARE exposing tax loopholes though).

I'm fully supportive of the limits on max losses though, I just wish there was more money sent down the leagues as the gap is so big now between the Prem, but as the prem is its own entity now that's a pipe dream.

I like the idea that clubs have to work hard to grow themselves in order to be able to spend more, but I also appreciate its the fans who get hit by that too.

It's a hard one to get right, I'd like to maybe see a rule where once an owner can spend as much as they like but once the max loss limit is hit then you'd have to fully pay upfront beyond that, for example if you want to sign a player you'd have to deposit the funds for the future transfer installments AND the full wages for the length of the contract. Might stop owners over-burdening clubs and jumping ship, leaving them in a mess. You'd have to have a way to lock the money to the club, might be tricky.

I'd very much like to see much stricter rules around academy players though, right now its almot pointless trying to use an academy as they just get snapped away at 14 for next to nothing.

[ITFC2024]

Just my opinion, but a salary cap puts everyone on a level playing field. As a result, escalating transfer fees and wage demands will be regulated. The agents won’t like it, but the fans will welcome it. If things continue as they are, there will be no limit on the amount of money invested and rich clubs will continue to dominate and cost like inflation will continue to rise. Come on folks, there needs to be regulations or football will be a no win scenario for the majority of clubs. In my opinion, that’s not fair trade. It’s a monopoly that has and will kill the existence of competitive football. Like I said, just my opinion.

[shabba]

Just my opinion, but a salary cap puts everyone on a level playing field. As a result, escalating transfer fees and wage demands will be regulated. The agents won’t like it, but the fans will welcome it. If things continue as they are, there will be no limit on the amount of money invested and rich clubs will continue to dominate and cost like inflation will continue to rise. Come on folks, there needs to be regulations or football will be a no win scenario for the majority of clubs. In my opinion, that’s not fair trade. It’s a monopoly that has and will kill the existence of competitive football. Like I said, just my opinion.

It doesn't though unless its VERY low, example - Luton probably have gross revenues of say 120m last year (TV money etc), Man city is probably 300m+.
You'd have to make the limit fairly low to allow smaller teams, but then the drop to the champ would still be massive so how would that work? i.e if you cap it at 70m a year for the squad - if you get relegated with that you're in huge trouble. The city owners would be making insane profits and then everyone would moan about that saying its not fair they are taking all the momney and the players get a tiny % in comparision etc.

You'd basically make the league less attractive and therefore top talent would go to other leagues, revenues drop, and soon your clubs are making losses again and the cap needs lowering, but how does that work for players on long contracts. It simply doesn't work, hence nobody has managed it - maybe the US but that system is messed up - forcing players to go to clubs without any choice via the draft system etc.

Yes its monopoloy money but the prem is HUGE, watched by 180+ countires globally etc.

Re it being an actual monopoly, yes that IS a big issue, its almost impossible now to break into the top 6 consistantly, I just can't see a cap being good for the game long term. What you have now is a soft cap, clubs spending is limited by the max losses allowed, so it sort of caps wages, i.e newcastle cant sign anyone despite having hugely wealthy owners.

[ITFC2024]

It’s a great debate, shabba. Obviously, limits would have to be set by the median, and not by the lowest club’s financial ability. But it would put a limit on the over evaluation of players due to the wealth of bigger clubs. It’s not fair in my opinion, to base regulations on percentages of wealth and investment. For example, if your ISP can only offer a base price contingent upon the gross amount of more established ISP’s, how can anyone afford those rates who don’t fall into the higher bracket of subscribers? Not only is the potential for more profit strangled, it also acknowledges elitism and omits a huge base of potential subscribers. Not good marketing in my opinion. Now put that theory on a plate, and serve it to the millions of football fans around the world.

[ashfordblue]

Well, we know that Mark Ashton is working his nuts off to bring in the players KM wants to build a squad similar to Brentford that has kept them in good stead and a good middle-to-top premiership club.
We must build from the back and 2 centre backs and wing-backs to cover all eventuality possible injuries and maybe 2 midfielders, then bring in another 2 strikers like Sarmiento, and Hutchinson, also talk of a Chelsea striker RUMANIAN player Braga ?? I think that's his name he's been on loan at Fulham but mostly on the bench but KM likes him so I still believe we will see Omari Back here and it will be for around £30 million

Headline, Ash.....

"RUM-ANIAN RAISIN' ROOF AT PORTMAN ROAD"

It's ARMANDO BROGA ..NOT BRAGA ..!!!! AND HES ALBANIAN NOT ROMANIAN .?? DO YOUR HOMEWORK MATE .BEFORE YOU POST !!!

Denny61 you Cheeky Git we don't come on here to take the p*ss out of someone's comments, I've been on this forum a lot longer than you so try showing some respect were not all perfect but try to understand what I was commenting about and don't criticise, I shall expect an apologetic reply ok

[hallamblue]

Stuart Watsons article about how the EADT will tackle media circus re transfers / rumours this summer. He then goes on to review the players already linked….

Here’s the link. If people have problem with the paywall, post to that effect and I’ll copy n paste the article for you.


https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/24370224.i ... rs-linked/

[shabba]

C&P would be nice please . I really like Stuart Watson, very good at what he does.

IS this the article also covering rhe squad numbers, that would be interesting to read as I believe we are 9-10 men short of the 25 man squad.

Also, I just read that Arsenal have a 50% sell on for Omari! No wonder chelsea are pushing for a high price.

[Bluemike]

Can't see the link, says I have to subscribe

[hallamblue]

Here you go:

Not including recent loan star Omari Hutchinson, Ipswich Town have already been linked to 19 players this summer. Stuart Watson gives his take on each and outlines our approach to covering this transfer window.



HOW WE'LL COVER THE WINDOW

It's that time of year again. Silly season. When dozens of players get linked to multiple clubs on a daily basis. There's going to be more of that than ever before regarding Ipswich Town now they are back in the big time.

During the recent will-he-won't-he-stay saga surrounding Blues boss Kieran McKenna, we took a conscious decision not to regurgitate every bit of (often contradictory) news that seemed to come out by the hour. We understood that you, our valued readers, were anxious and turning to us to separate fact from fiction. We took that responsibility seriously and, as was outlined in greater depth at the time, were ultra-cautious in how we approached such a big story.

How we approach the transfer window will be slightly different.

When links pop up from what we consider a reputable source (and that's harder than ever to define), we will acknowledge it with a story online. That story will be clearly badged up as an 'Ipswich Town rumour', with the source clearly credited. This is not us saying we understand there to be any truth to the story, just documenting that it exists.

Why? Because we know you like reading it. Our web stats show that. I get it too. This is a period where supporters can drool over Player X's highlights reel and get excited about the unknown. I might be serious about my job, but I do also acknowledge that the soap opera of the transfer window is just a bit of fun/distraction for many.

But be assured, however, that our journalistic principles will stay the same. Bringing you transfer exclusives - as we did with Ali Al-Hamadi back in January - is still the goal. As and when we can add some 'we understand' guidance to stories already out there, using our sources, we will. If we can't, we'll try and add value to the rumours with some considered comment.

Let's kick things off with a verdict on 19 players who have already been linked over recent weeks...

Taylor Harwood-Bellis will sign for Southampton following their promotion to the Premier League.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis will sign for Southampton following their promotion to the Premier League. (Image: PA)

TAYLOR HARWOOD-BELLIS (Man City)

April 14: The Sun reported that Town were ready to pounce for the cultured centre-back if they went up to the Premier League and Southampton didn’t.

VERDICT: Former England U21 star would undoubtedly have been a player on Town’s list (fun fact, his twin sister used to play basketball for Ipswich). Southampton’s promotion via the play-offs triggered a £20m obligation to buy clause in his loan though.

It's been reported that Emile Smith Rowe will leave Arsenal this summer - but at what price?
It's been reported that Emile Smith Rowe will leave Arsenal this summer - but at what price? (Image: PA)

EMILE SMITH ROWE (Arsenal)

April 24: There was a bit of excitement on social media when the tricky winger, a three-cap England international who lit up the Premier League in 2021/22, was linked. From what I can see, the rumour originated from little known website ‘Breezy Sports’ that stated ‘as per the reports from CaughtOffside (which I can't find), Emile Smith Rowe to Town transfer is looking very likely’, adding Arsenal ‘will demand £50m’.

VERDICT: A nonsense story that gained more traction than it should have done. Smith Rowe may well leave the Gunners this summer after making just three league starts last season, but not for that sort of money. The Telegraph reports that Fulham ‘are ready to bid’. I might be wrong, but this looks out of Town’s budget.

Experienced midfielder John Lundstram is a free agent after being released by Rangers.
Experienced midfielder John Lundstram is a free agent after being released by Rangers. (Image: PA)

JOHN LUNDSTRAM (Rangers)

May 4: Midfielder played 62 times in the Premier League for Sheffield United and has spent the last three seasons at Rangers.

The Sun reports that Ipswich are ready to hijack Turkish side Trabzonspor’s move for the 30-year-old midfielder.

VERDICT: Lundstram has now officially been released as Rangers look to slash their wage bill. Could be seen as an experienced player/leader to replace the voids left by Lewis Travis and Dominic Ball.

Coventry City playmaker Ben Sheaf is attracting interest after an impressive season in the Championship.
Coventry City playmaker Ben Sheaf is attracting interest after an impressive season in the Championship. (Image: PA)

BEN SHEAF (Coventry)

May 5: Another one from The Sun. They report that Luton, Ipswich and Fulham are ‘interested’ in the Sky Blues playmaker and that ‘the fee will be in the £10m range’ for a player contracted until 2026.

VERDICT: Mark Robins has insisted it would take ‘record bids’ to sell any of his key players this summer. Sheaf’s a big talent. Would Ipswich pay out an eight-figure fee for the 26-year-old though? I'm not so sure.

Eddie Nketiah is another player rumoured to be leaving Arsenal this summer.
Eddie Nketiah is another player rumoured to be leaving Arsenal this summer. (Image: PA)

EDDIE NKETIAH (Arsenal)

May 7: One-cap England striker has scored 38 goals for Arsenal, but never quite been able to hold down a regular starting spot.

It’s been widely reported that the 24-year-old could leave the Emirates this summer, with TEAMtalk reporting that he is ‘one of Ipswich’s ambitious targets’.

VERDICT: Like Smith Rowe, one that will surely be out of Ipswich’s reach at this juncture. Nketiah still has three years left on his contract and a fee of £30-35m has been mooted. Fulham, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Everton have all been credited with interest.

Jake Clarke-Salter impressed for QPR in the season just gone.
Jake Clarke-Salter impressed for QPR in the season just gone. (Image: PA)

JAKE CLARKE-SALTER (QPR)

May 7: Former Chelsea and England U21 centre-back impressed at Championship strugglers QPR towards the back end of last season.

The Scotsman says that Celtic, Ipswich, Burnley, Stoke and Crystal Palace all want the 26-year-old. The Telegraph’s Midlands football reporter, John Percy, says the 26-year-old is a ‘top summer target’ for Stoke and that the price is ‘likely to be £5-7m’.

VERDICT: McKenna does like players who were schooled in a Premier League academy. Clarke-Salter has not been shy in outlining his Premier League ambitions and that it’s a case of ‘we’ll see’ this summer. Could be a viable target.



CHRIS CONN-CLARKE (Altrincham)

May 8: Northern Irishman scored 23 goals from the No.10 position as Altrincham finished fourth in the National League.

Website ‘Football Transfers’ claims that Ipswich, Mansfield, Peterborough and Portsmouth are all ‘monitoring the development’ of the 22-year-old.

The Daily Mail has since reported that Peterborough have had a big rejected, with The Sun then stating that Wigan have ‘joined the race’.

VERDICT: Looks more likely to sign for an EFL club.

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard (left) tangles with Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon.
Sunderland defender Dan Ballard (left) tangles with Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. (Image: PA)

DAN BALLARD and PIERRE EKWAH (Sunderland)

May 8: Northern Irish centre-back Ballard (24) and French midfielder Ekwah (22) both arrived at Sunderland last summer from Arsenal and West Ham respectively.

TBR Football reports that Ipswich are ‘ready to make early moves to try and land the pair’ and that ‘a combined deal worth north of £15m seems realistic’.

VERDICT: Both players certainly tick the McKenna boxes of ‘young, hungry, technical and athletic’. In general terms, flexing financial muscle to prise promising players away from Championship clubs is a route I can see being taken. Whether these two are genuine targets though remains to be seen.

It looks like Armando Broja's future lies away from Chelsea.
It looks like Armando Broja's future lies away from Chelsea. (Image: PA)

ARMANDO BROJA (Chelsea)

May 8: Albanian striker has scored two goals in 26 Premier League appearances (eight starts) for Chelsea since emerging from their youth system.

He spent the second half of last season on loan at Fulham where, despite wearing the No.9 shirt, wasn’t able to find the net in eight sub appearances.

Contracted until 2028, the Express has reported that Chelsea will ‘slash their £50m price tag’ in an attempt to raise funds.

An article on ‘Football Fan Cast’ suggests Ipswich ‘could be tempted’ to swoop.

VERDICT: Pure speculation. Another that is surely out of Town’s reach. Wolves, Monaco and Bologna are said to be ready to make a move for a player who will look to shine at the Euros.



AIDEN MCGINLAY (Queen’s Park)

May 8: Scottish winger, still only 17, has been impressing at youth team level north of the border.

According to the Daily Record, Ipswich (where he previously had a two-week trial), Norwich and Celtic are ‘on alert’. TEAMtalk subsequently reported that Stoke and West Brom are ‘at the head of the queue’.

VERDICT: Wouldn’t read too much into this one.

Millwall probably regret not cashing in on Zian Flemming last summer.
Millwall probably regret not cashing in on Zian Flemming last summer. (Image: PA)

ZIAN FLEMMING (Millwall)

May 13: Attacking midfielder is a product of the famed Ajax youth system. He’s been a star player for Millwall over the last two seasons.

The South London Press reports that ‘the agency representing Flemming are intent on moving him on this summer’ and that ‘Ipswich are one of the clubs interested’.

The Sun reports that Millwall would want £5m for a player they valued at £15m a year ago when turning down multiple bids from Burnley.

VERDICT: A cheaper option to Omari Hutchinson? Maybe. Town fans do love a Dutchman. This sounds like an agent trying to drum up interest though.

Newcastle need to cash in on some players due to PNS rules - will Miguel Almiron be one of them?
Newcastle need to cash in on some players due to PNS rules - will Miguel Almiron be one of them? (Image: PA)

MIGUEL ALMIRON (Newcastle)

May 24: Paraguayan winger arrived at Newcastle for a club-record £21m fee in 2019 and, responding to a Jack Grealish jibe, had a hot streak in 2022.

TEAMtalk reports that ‘Ipswich Town are eager to sign the talismanic attacker for a fee around £21million’, adding that he’s ‘also on the radar of Atletico Madrid, clubs in Italy and teams in the Saudi Pro League’.

VERDICT: This one made me smile. If Ipswich are going to spend £20m+ on a player I’m confident it won’t be on a 30-year-old.

Watford midfielder Edo Kayembe has been linked to Ipswich.
Watford midfielder Edo Kayembe has been linked to Ipswich. (Image: PA)

EDO KAYEMBE (Watford)

May 25: Former Anderlecht midfielder has spent the last two seasons at Championship club Watford. You may remember him for nearly catching Vaclav Hladky off his line in April.

A report from Info Sport, in his homeland of the Democratic Republic of Congo, states: “According to information from our colleagues at Africafoot, the 26-year-old is being courted by Ipswich where Axel Tuanzebe plays.”

VERDICT: Not a Championship player whose name rolls off the tongue, but Hornets fans will tell you his energy is invaluable. Would he improve/add to what Ipswich have already? I’m not sure. Reports that come out of a player’s home nation always pique my interest though. That’s how Ipswich’s interest in Jeremy Sarmiento was first known.

Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga (right) recently spent time on loan at Millwall.
Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga (right) recently spent time on loan at Millwall. (Image: PA)

JAPHET TANGANGA (Tottenham)

May 26: Strong, aggressive defender started 25 Premier League games for Tottenham before fading from the picture.

The former England U21 international spent last season on loan at Millwall and looked set to make that a permanent switch as a free agent, but respected Spurs podcast ‘Lilywhite Rose’ has suggested Ipswich could try and hijack the move.

Lions boss Neil Harris concedes Tanganga ‘is a player who will be in demand’.

VERDICT: Good age (25), humble character, top-flight experience, versatile (can play centre-back and right-back) and is a free agent. It does make a lot of sense.

Sheffield United are still in talks with young striker Daniel Jebbison (right) about a new deal.
Sheffield United are still in talks with young striker Daniel Jebbison (right) about a new deal. (Image: PA)

Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United)

May 31: Three years ago, the Canadian striker became the youngest player in Premier League history to score on his first start.

The 20-year-old has had a torrid 18 months with injuries and illness – including a blood clot that needed treatment – and is now out of contract.

United are keen to tie him down to a new deal. HITC reports that ‘Leeds have made him a top target’ and that ‘Everton, Brighton, Ipswich and Leicester are amongst those clubs who have made moves to try and land him, whilst Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Monaco have also expressed an interest’.

VERDICT: Ipswich have trusted their medical team to get injury-prone players right in recent years. This could be seen as a good opportunity to pick up and develop a bright young talent. His decision will be based on where he’s most likely to get game-time though and Town won’t be able to promise that.

Ruan Sessegnon is a free agent after being released by Tottenham.
Ruan Sessegnon is a free agent after being released by Tottenham. (Image: PA)

RYAN SESSEGNON (Tottenham)

June 2: Versatile left-sider, who has 73 Premier League appearances to his name, is a free agent after being released by Tottenham. He is now looking to rebuild a promising career after a series of hamstring injuries.

‘GiveMeSport’ reports that Ipswich Town are ‘leading the race’ for the 24-year-old, but that Wolves and Crystal Palace are also interested. The Athletic and BBC say Fulham want to bring him back.

VERDICT: Another one that makes a lot of sense. Could be a good fit for each other.

Brighton keeper Carl Rushworth has just had an impressive season on loan at Swansea.
Brighton keeper Carl Rushworth has just had an impressive season on loan at Swansea. (Image: PA)

CARL RUSHWORTH (Brighton)

June 3: Brighton goalkeeper has had progressive loan spells at Worthing (non-league), Walsall (L2), Lincoln (L1) and, most recently, Swansea (Championship).

A member of England’s Euro U21 Championship winning squad last summer, the 22-year-old shone for the Swans thanks to a mixture of calmness on the ball and fine shot-stopping.

Journalist Darren Witcoop wrote on X: “Ipswich monitoring Brighton managerial situation as they target keeper Carl Rushworth. Waiting on green light over whether Rushworth will leave or stay this season.”

VERDICT: If either Vaclav Hladky or Christian Walton move on this summer – and that’s a big ‘if’ - then this is the profile of keeper the Blues would undoubtedly go for. Would need a decent fee as contracted until 2027.

Will Ipswich reignite their interest in Blackburn striker Sam Gallagher?
Will Ipswich reignite their interest in Blackburn striker Sam Gallagher? (Image: PA)

SAM GALLAGHER (Blackburn)

Jun 5: Ipswich’s attempts to sign the Blackburn striker in January were well publicised. The Blues’ bids, which reached £1.5m, were all rebuffed and Kieffer Moore ended up being signed on loan instead.

Rovers recently took up an option to extend the 28-year-old's contract by another year, but that could be just to protect their asset. The Express reports: “Ipswich are among those to have expressed an interest in the versatile forward in recent weeks. McKenna still feels Gallagher, who can play out wide or up top, would be a good fit at Portman Road.”

VERDICT: A player with similar qualities to George Hirst in that he’s big and mobile. Having started out in the Premier League with Southampton, would come with a point to prove after years in the Championship. Wouldn’t break the bank either. As we’ve seen with the likes of Jack Taylor and Sarmiento, when McKenna thinks someone is a good fit he tends to keep pursuing over multiple windows.

[Bluemike]

Thanks for that mate, I don't see mileage in hardly ay of those links, maybe Tanganga and Sessegnon but that's about it.

[marko69]

Jaysus H !

Hallam “Stephen King” Blue !

[hallamblue]

Lol, in their dreams....


https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/gabri ... er-window/

[hallamblue]

Jaysus H !

Hallam “Stephen King” Blue !

Lol I'm laughing but I don't get the Steven King bit .... whoosh as they say, or should that be Word

[Charnwood]

This time next week the transfer window will be open (14 June). How soon after this date do we think our first transfer in will be announced ?

[shabba]

This time next week the transfer window will be open (14 June). How soon after this date do we think our first transfer in will be announced ?

23rd June

[Charnwood]

This time next week the transfer window will be open (14 June). How soon after this date do we think our first transfer in will be announced ?

23rd June

Last season I think it was 26 June when we signed Jack Taylor from Peterborough.