DONE DEAL IMMINENT; Ipswich Town lead race for highly-rated teenage star but Brentford could spoil their plans
Ipswich Town Eyeing Next Signing as Championship Campaign Looms
As Ipswich Town gear up for a promotion bid in the Championship, EFL Analysis can exclusively reveal the identity of their potential next signing.
Manager Kieran McKenna has managed to retain the core of his squad heading into the new season — at least for now. While losing Liam Delap to Chelsea was a setback, the club secured a strong deal for the striker.
The recent arrival of Azor Matusiwa has generated plenty of excitement among fans, but Ipswich aren’t done yet.
Ipswich Leading Race for Nigerian Talent Sunday Joseph
According to transfer insider Graeme Bailey, Ipswich are currently leading the chase for highly rated Nigerian youngster Sunday Joseph.
The 18-year-old winger, who has been on trial with the club throughout July, is impressing staff at Portman Road. Joseph came through the Nath Boys Academy in Lagos — the same system that produced Leicester City’s Wilfried Ndidi.
Ipswich are hopeful of securing his signature soon, but they’re not the only club in the mix. Premier League side Brentford have also shown interest, while Swiss outfit Basel and Greek club PAOK are monitoring the situation closely.
Brentford’s Hutchinson Pursuit Could Influence Joseph Deal
There’s an intriguing twist to the transfer battle: Brentford recently attempted to trigger Omari Hutchinson’s release clause at Ipswich. Although they reportedly missed the deadline, the winger is said to be interested in making the move to the Premier League.
Now that Brentford are eyeing Joseph — who plays in a similar role — it’s unclear whether their interest is part of a broader plan to revisit the Hutchinson deal.
Should Ipswich succeed in signing Joseph, Brentford may feel more encouraged to return for Hutchinson, knowing Ipswich would have a ready-made replacement.
That connection remains speculative for now, but it highlights how one deal could influence several moves across the transfer window.
