Ipswich Town target Freiburg's Derry Scherhant for summer transfer

Ipswich Town are keeping tabs on Freiburg attacker Derry Scherhant as a potential summer transfer target. The 23-year-old impressed in his first season in the Bundesliga, scoring five goals and providing two assists. According to Sport Bild, Ipswich are monitoring Scherhant closely and have placed him on their shortlist.

What happened?

Scherhant established himself within Hertha's youth setup before breaking into the senior squad during the club's chaotic 2022/23 relegation campaign. He scored his first Bundesliga goal as a substitute in a 4-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Hertha's instability prevented the young attacker from immediately settling into one position, with Sandro Schwarz considering him among several centre-forward options, while Pal Dardai later experimented with Scherhant as a potential No. 10 and continued giving him senior minutes during the relegation battle.

Why it matters for Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town's current league standing is 2nd in the Championship, with 84 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WDDWD. They are 11 points behind leaders Coventry. The Tractor Boys are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and Scherhant's impressive performances in the Bundesliga could make him an attractive target.

What comes next?

Ipswich Town will be keeping a close eye on Scherhant's situation at Freiburg, and a potential transfer could happen in the summer. Scherhant's current estimated market value stands at €7.5m, and Freiburg would likely require an offer in the €15m-to-€16m range before seriously contemplating a sale.

Scherhant's route to the Bundesliga

Scherhant's first full Bundesliga season

Scherhant immediately made a positive impression during his first Freiburg preseason. He produced his first major Freiburg moment against Stuttgart in September, scoring during a remarkable late turnaround as Schuster's side transformed a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 victory. It was Scherhant's first Bundesliga goal since his Hertha breakthrough nearly two and a half years earlier.

Scherhant began creating new routes into Freiburg XI

Scherhant's increasing tactical versatility began opening possibilities beyond simply deputising for Grifo. He could operate from either wing, centrally behind Igor Matanović or potentially alongside the striker in an altered attacking shape. By the winter break, Scherhant had scored five times across all competitions. His inability to settle into one position was a result of Hertha's instability, but he has since found his footing in the Bundesliga.