Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in signing Argentine midfielder Exequiel Palacios from Bayer Leverkusen. Palacios has made 185 appearances for Leverkusen, scoring 15 goals and providing 17 assists. The 27-year-old central midfielder has represented Argentina 41 times and was included in their World Cup squad.
What happened?
After six and a half years at Bayer Leverkusen, Exequiel Palacios could be on the move this summer. Fabrizio Romano reports that the Argentine midfielder is "ready for a new chapter" after several seasons at the BayArena.
Why it matters for Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in signing Palacios, but there is currently no agreement in place and no deal is close. The newly-promoted Premier League side are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
What comes next?
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Championship, 84 pts, 23W-15D-8L from 46 games, recent form WDDWD. Goals this season: 80 scored, 47 conceded (+33 goal difference). Title race: 11 points behind leaders Coventry. Ipswich Town will be hoping to make a strong start to the new season and push for promotion to the Premier League.
