Ipswich Town are actively pursuing high-profile targets this summer, with goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen, left-back Luca Pellegrini and winger Simon Adingra all linked as the Blues look to strengthen ahead of next season. The club sits 2nd in the Championship with 84 points, 11 behind leaders Coventry, after a campaign that saw them score 80 goals and concede just 47.

Who’s Ipswich Town tracking?

Sky Sports report that Kjell Scherpen, the 6ft 8in Dutch goalkeeper, is one of several custodians under consideration. The 26-year-old kept 21 clean sheets for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise last season and has experience at Ajax and Brighton, though his game time was limited. Other names on the radar include Radek Vitek (Manchester United), Viktor Johansson (Stoke), Guillaume Restes (Toulouse) and Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo).

Luca Pellegrini, the 27-year-old Italian left-back, is another name being monitored. After stints at Roma, Juventus and Lazio, he’s now contract-expiry free and reportedly keen on a fresh challenge. Italian media suggest Ipswich Town are among clubs interested, alongside Hull City, Deportivo La Coruña and Espanyol.

Simon Adingra, the Ivory Coast international, is also in the mix. The 24-year-old winger, who played at the World Cup earlier this year, has been linked with a move away from Sunderland. French outlet Footmercato claims Ipswich Town are ‘concretely positioned’ should he become available, though Monaco are reportedly keen to recall him on loan.

Why these targets matter for Ipswich Town

With Christian Walton having won Players’ Player of the Year after a strong promotion campaign, the Blues are still exploring backup options in goal. Scherpen’s experience at higher levels could provide depth, though Walton’s form suggests he’ll be first-choice.

On the left flank, Leif Davis has struggled for competition since Conor Townsend’s ACL injury last season. Pellegrini’s attacking profile could offer a different dynamic, though reports suggest he’s not yet a priority. If signed, he’d join a backline that needs more creativity.

Adingra’s arrival would add firepower to a squad that’s already scored 80 goals this term. However, Sunderland’s reluctance to sell could complicate things—though a loan move remains a possibility.

What’s next for Ipswich Town?

The Blues are working with goalkeeper.com to assess their options, with multiple names under review. Pellegrini’s interest in a move abroad could accelerate if another club makes a stronger bid, while Adingra’s future hinges on Sunderland’s willingness to part ways.

With 11 points separating them from Coventry, Ipswich must balance squad improvements with financial caution. A summer overhaul could be the difference between a playoff push and a title challenge—especially if key players like Townsend recover fully.

Stuart Watson, writing for the East Anglian Daily Times, notes that while Walton deserves a chance, the club’s data-driven approach suggests they’re still open to competition in goal. For Pellegrini and Adingra, the race is on to see who makes the move first.