Derby County Must Eye Second Ipswich Town Transfer Raid
Ipswich Town's Anis Mehmeti could be on the move this summer after a successful loan spell at Derby County's rivals. The 25-year-old Albanian international has been a key player for the Tractor Boys, helping them back to the Premier League with two goals and two assists in 18 games.
Why It Matters for Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town have undergone a huge change this summer, with Kieran McKenna leaving his position as head coach after three promotions in four-and-a-half years at Portman Road. The club has brought in numerous attacking reinforcements, but the loss of key players like Szmodics could be a blow to their promotion hopes.
What Comes Next?
Derby County must remain on alert for Anis Mehmeti, who could be available this summer following Ipswich Town's promotion. The Rams have been busy in the transfer window, bringing in the likes of Charlie Taylor, Filip Bilbija, and Alex Mowatt on permanent deals. With Jaydon Banel and Ben Brereton Diaz having returned to their parent clubs, a lack of wide options has meant Derby County have had to revert to wing-backs for now.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Championship, 75 pts, 21W-12D-8L from 41 games, recent form LWWDW. Goals this season: 71 scored, 42 conceded (+29 goal difference). Title race: 11 points behind leaders Coventry.
Ipswich Town's Anis Mehmeti has been a key player for the Tractor Boys, helping them back to the Premier League with two goals and two assists in 18 games. The 25-year-old Albanian international has been linked with a move to Derby County, who are looking to strengthen their squad after a disappointing start to the season.
Derby County have been busy in the transfer window, bringing in the likes of Charlie Taylor, Filip Bilbija, and Alex Mowatt on permanent deals. With Jaydon Banel and Ben Brereton Diaz having returned to their parent clubs, a lack of wide options has meant Derby County have had to revert to wing-backs for now.
Anis Mehmeti, 25, spent time in the youth ranks of Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, and Norwich City before plying his trade at semi-professional level with Woodford Town. He eventually earned a professional deal with Wycombe Wanderers, where he made 136 appearances across all competitions, scoring 26 and assisting nine in three years at Ashton Gate.
What's Next for Ipswich Town?
Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League has brought a new level of excitement to the club. With Anis Mehmeti potentially on the move, the Tractor Boys will be looking to strengthen their squad and build on their success.
Ipswich Town's Anis Mehmeti has been a key player for the Tractor Boys, helping them back to the Premier League with two goals and two assists in 18 games. The 25-year-old Albanian international has been linked with a move to Derby County, who are looking to strengthen their squad after a disappointing start to the season.
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