We’ve taken a look at three Ipswich Town players who could be the subject of speculation during the January transfer window.
Ipswich Town have had an impressive start to the season after being promoted from League One last year.
Kieran McKenna has made minimal changes to the squad, adding depth and quality with seven new signings.
Three players to watch in January include goalkeeper Chian Walton, striker Freddie Ladapo and defender Elkan Baggott,rist who could all look for more playing time elsewhere.
It was a great start to Ipswich Town’s league life.
The Tractor Boys were expected to compete in Division Two after being promoted from League One last season and they have certainly lived up to expectations so far.
Kieran McKenna has largely retained faith in the players who were promoted last season, bringing in seven new additions this summer to add depth and quality to the squad.
With the transfer window closed, McKenna will focus on securing the best players at his disposal, but it won’t be long before attentionnd turns to January a
we’ve looked at three players who could be subject of speculation in the coming months. month.
Goalkeeper Walton had to sit out at the beginning of the season because of a foot injury.
Walton had an excellent campaign last season, keeping 24 clean sheets in 47 appearances in all competitions to help the Tractor Boys to promotion, and he will certainly regain his place between the sticks when return to physical strength.
The 27-year-old was said to have attracted interest from new Premier League club Luton Town before the Hatters completed the signing of Thomas Kaminski from Blackburn Rovers and it would be no surprise to see him return appeared on the club’s radar. . in January.
Ipswich won’t want to lose Walton, but Vaclav Hladky’s impressive performances in Walton’s absence could mean the club are ready to cash in if the right offer comes in, while Cieran Slicker performs well in the Carabao Cup and could become a permanent player for the club. number one.
Striker Ladapo is another player linked with a move away from Portman Road this summer, with League One side Derby County said to be keen.
Ladapo enjoyed the best goalscoring season of his career last season when he scored 21 goals in 53 appearances, but his playing time was limited during the season following the arrivals of George Hirst and Nathan Broadhead in January.
Both men remain McKenna’s first choice striker this season and although Ladapo has an important role in the team, he is unlikely to get regular playing time at Suffolk.
With Derby having an inconsistent start to the season, they could rekindle their interest in January, but Ladapo have proven to be a threat in the Championship and it remains to be seen whether a second-tier club leave or not.
Like Ladapo, defender Baggott could consider leaving in January in search of regular playing time.
Baggott spent the first half of last season on loan with Gillingham in League Two before being recalled in January and joining League One side Cheltenham Town, but he made just one appearance for the Robins.
As we exclusively revealed on deadline day, Baggott had been tipped to join Blackpool on loan, but a move to Bloomfield Road failed to materialize.
McKenna said he believes Baggott has a future at the club, but with competition for places from Luke Woolfenden, Cameron Burgess, George Edmundson and Axel Tuanzebe, his playing time will be limited in the Championship this season.
Baggott is a player with great potential and the Tractor Boys are unlikely to allow him to leave permanently, but another loan move is certainly possible. Share
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Sheffield Wednesday face Middlesbrough in a crucial Championship clash at Hillsborough on Tuesday night.
The Owls’ disappointing start to the season continued as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Ipswich Town on Saturday.
On Wednesday they were promoted from League One along with last season’s Tractor Boys, but the two teams’ fortunes could not be more contrasted so far this campaign and the visitors controlled the first half, with Freddie Ladapo, Wes Burns and Conor Chaplin are nearby. . Kieran McKenna’s side deservedly took the lead just before half-time when Leif Davis blocked Chaplin’s shot.
The Tractor Boys continued to threaten after the break with Devis Vasquez denying Harry Clarke, George Hirst and Nathan Broadhead and although they couldn’t find a second they held on to all three points.
Wednesday are currently 23rd in the table with just one point from their opening six games as they prepare to face the only team below them in the league in Boro, who also have a point to their name.
Michael Carrick’s side lost to Coventry City in the play-off semi-finals last season and they were expected to meet again this time, but things have not gone well so far.
Boro’s struggles continued as they were beaten 2-1 by Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday. Rovers dominated much of the first half and they should have taken an early lead when Tyrhys Dolan headed in from close range, but two goals from Sammie Szmodics either side of half-time kept the home side firmly in control. control.
The visitors pulled one back in the 55th minute through Matt Crooks and they had chances to equalise, with Emmanuel Latte Lath, Rav van den Berg and Riley McGree all coming close but they could not find an equaliser.
There are some injury concerns ahead of Wednesday’s game, with Barry Bannan, Bambo Diaby and Will Vaulks all doubtful after missing the match against the Tractor Boys, while Dominic Iorfa was sent off at half-time and will be evaluated.
As the countdown to kick-off continues, we took a look at how the Owls might line up against Boro.
Vasquez has become first-choice goalkeeper on Wednesday since arriving on loan from AC Milan in the summer. The 25-year-old made some important saves to maintain his form.
