Ipswich Town are considering moves for four new players in the final days of the summer transfer window. According to a report by Alex Jones in the East Anglian Daily Times, manager Gary O'Neil wants to strengthen his defence, midfield and attack before the deadline on Tuesday.
Who could Ipswich Town sign at right-back?
The analysis suggests a new right-back is a priority. This would allow Dara O’Shea to move back to his natural centre-back position, partnering summer signing Issa Diop. Jones identifies Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy as an ideal target. The homegrown defender has impressed in Serie A and has been linked with Everton, but a move to Merseyside now seems unlikely. Signing him would address a key area, as the club's only major defensive addition so far has been Diop from Fulham for £8.5 million.
Is a midfield deal close for Ipswich?
A move for Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios appears advanced. Reports indicate a deal worth €22.5 million plus add-ons is close, with a medical potentially scheduled. The 27-year-old Argentine World Cup winner would partner Sasa Lukic, a £9 million arrival from Fulham, in midfield. Should the Palacios deal fall through, Jones suggests Ipswich could join the race for Marseille's Quinten Timber, who is attracting interest from Porto and Crystal Palace.
Which forwards are on Ipswich Town's shortlist?
Despite signing forwards like Emersonn and Chuba Akpom, Jones argues for two more attacking additions. The primary target is Burnley striker Zian Flemming. The 28-year-old Dutchman scored 11 Premier League goals last season and fits the profile of an experienced forward to support Emersonn. Sky Sports reported on Tuesday that Ipswich are among clubs who 'like' the player. Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood is named as an alternative option.
The report also suggests a loan move for a right winger. Bournemouth's David Brooks is proposed, given his limited game time and previous connection with O'Neil. This would provide support for Abdul Fatawu. Ipswich's attacking options already include Julio Enciso and Daizen Maeda, who were signed for a combined £34.5 million from Strasbourg and Celtic respectively.
Who might leave Ipswich Town this week?
To accommodate new signings, players will need to depart. Jones states that Anis Mehmeti, Alex Palmer, Chiedozie Ogbene, Jack Taylor and Cameron Humphreys are the most likely to move on. Championship sides Wrexham and Birmingham have been linked with Mehmeti. This would help trim the senior squad from 26 players down to a more manageable 25 for the Premier League campaign. You can view the current squad composition on our squad page.
What does this mean for Ipswich's season?
Securing these targets would represent a significant end to a window where Ipswich have already spent around £150 million on 12 players. Adding a structured right-back, a top-class midfielder like Palacios, and proven attacking depth would address the squad's remaining gaps. The club's activity reflects their ambition to consolidate their Premier League status. Fans can track the team's progress this season via our standings and fixtures pages.
