Ipswich Town are confident that they can seal a deal to re-sign Julio Enciso this summer, the EADT and Ipswich Star understand. The Blues are in talks with Strasbourg owners BlueCo over a deal to sign the 22-year-old, who is believed to be keen to return to Portman Road and reunite with Gary O’Neil, who managed him in France in the second half of last season. It’s expected that any potential deal - which would be a permanent move rather than a loan - may be a club-record, which currently stands at £26m for Toulouse striker Emersonn. Enciso spent the second half of the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Town, notching two goals and three assists.

What happened? Ipswich Town are in talks to re-sign Julio Enciso, with the 22-year-old believed to be keen to return to Portman Road.

Why it matters for Ipswich Town The Blues are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, with Enciso’s return potentially a major boost.

What comes next? Ipswich Town are also pushing to sign a midfielder with Premier League experience, with Sasa Lukic reportedly a target. The 29-year-old started for Fulham in their pre-season victory against Portuguese side Farense today.

Transfer update Ipswich Town are confident of re-signing Julio Enciso this summer, with the Blues in talks with Strasbourg owners BlueCo over a deal. The 22-year-old is believed to be keen to return to Portman Road and reunite with Gary O’Neil, who managed him in France in the second half of last season.

League standing Ipswich Town finished the 2024/25 season in second place in the Championship, with 84 points from 46 games. They are 11 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.

Goals this season Ipswich Town have scored 80 goals and conceded 47 so far this season, with a +33 goal difference.

Transfer targets Ipswich Town are also pushing to sign a midfielder with Premier League experience, with Sasa Lukic reportedly a target. The 29-year-old started for Fulham in their pre-season victory against Portuguese side Farense today.