Ipswich Town are looking to strengthen their growing Irish squad before the Premier League transfer window closes on August 30.
The Tractor Boys have endured a difficult start to the campaign after securing a return to the EPL for the first time in two decades via promotion from the EFL Championship last season.
Kieran McKenna’s side have shown promising signs despite successive defeats in their opening two games of the campaign against Liverpool and defending champions Manchester City.
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Ipswich fans had little expectation from either game, with Sammie Szmodics’ opening goal at the Etihad Stadium providing a spark for the travelling fans before the team eventually lost 4-1 in Manchester.
Republic of Ireland striker Szmodics joined the squad earlier this month after finishing as the Championship’s top scorer last season with 27 league goals at Blackburn Rovers.
McKenna has also brought in international team-mate Dara O’Shea from relegated Burnley and is rumoured to be planning another raid on a relegated side.
Chiedozie Ogbene is on McKenna’s radar, according to BBC Sportafter a solid debut EPL campaign at Luton Town in 2023/24.
The Hatters’ relegation means Ogbene could be tempted by another chance in the top flight, with Luton valuing him at around £7 million ($9 million) if the 27-year-old requests a transfer.
