Ipswich Town are set to miss out on Japanese midfielder Hidemasa Morita, who is reportedly set to sign for Hull City. The 31-year-old free agent has been a target for the Blues, but it seems they will not be able to secure his signature.
What happened?
According to BBC Sport, Morita is set to join Hull City, who have been scouting him since 2022. The Tigers have been looking to strengthen their midfield and Morita's experience and skillset make him an attractive option.
Why it matters for Ipswich Town
The Blues have already made several signings this summer, including defender Issa Diop and winger Abdul Fatawu. However, missing out on Morita could be a blow to their midfield options. The team is currently 2nd in the Championship with 84 points from 46 games, and a strong midfield is essential to their chances of success.
What comes next?
Ipswich Town will be looking to strengthen their squad in the coming weeks, and it will be interesting to see who they target next. With the transfer window still open, there is still time for the Blues to make some key signings.
In the meantime, the team will be looking to build on their current form, which has seen them win 23 games and draw 15. They have conceded 47 goals this season, but have scored 80, giving them a positive goal difference of +33.
The title race is still wide open, with Ipswich Town 11 points behind leaders Coventry. However, with the right signings and a bit of luck, the Blues could be back in contention soon.
League standing: 2nd in Championship, 84 pts, 23W-15D-8L from 46 games, recent form WDDWD.
