Ipswich Town is in talks to sign Nottingham Forest's Dilane Bakwa, who is prioritizing a move to the newly promoted Premier League side. The 23-year-old winger is valued at €28m and earns €345k per month. According to reports, Bakwa's displays for Nottingham Forest have attracted the attention of Ipswich Town and Stade Rennais, with the latter struggling to match the French club's wage structure.
What happened?
Ipswich Town and Stade Rennais have shown interest in signing Nottingham Forest's Dilane Bakwa this summer. The winger spent his entire career in France and is a Bordeaux graduate. He spent three years with their first team and left them from RC Strasbourg in 2023.
Why it matters for Ipswich Town
The signing of Bakwa would be a significant coup for Ipswich Town, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The 23-year-old winger has experience playing in Ligue 1 and has attracted interest from several top clubs.
What comes next?
Ipswich Town will need to negotiate a transfer fee with Nottingham Forest, who are likely to demand a significant sum for the talented winger. The club will also need to convince Bakwa that a move to Ipswich Town is the right decision for his career.
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. Currently, Ipswich Town is 11 points behind leaders Coventry and has scored 80 goals this season, conceding 47. Azor Matusiwa is currently sidelined due to injury.
