Ipswich Town are preparing for the 2025-26 Championship campaign after an immediate relegation from the Premier League, aiming to strengthen their squad in hopes of a quick return to the top flight[1].
Major transfer activity has already occurred this summer. Notable players in include:
- David Button (free from Reading)
- Azor Matusiwa (£10m from Rennes)
- Cedric Kipre (loan from Reims)
- Ashley Young (free from Everton)
Key departures are:
- Liam Delap (£30m to Chelsea)
- Cameron Burgess (free to Swansea City)
- Marcus Harness (free to Huddersfield Town)
- Axel Tuanzebe (free to Burnley)
- Sam Morsy (free to Kuwait SC)
- Massimo Luongo (undisclosed to Millwall)
Financially, Ipswich Town have spent £10m and made £30m in sales, resulting in a net income of £20m[1].
Beyond the completed business, Ipswich have reportedly enquired about Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry as part of efforts to reinforce the backline. However, a deal may be difficult because Middlesbrough are not currently open to selling Fry, especially to a promotion rival. There is also interest in midfielder Hayden Hackney as the club continues to scout options[2].
On the fixture front, Ipswich Town are set to face Charlton Athletic in their penultimate pre-season friendly at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium. Tickets are available on matchday, but parking nearby is already sold out. Fans can listen to live audio commentary via CharltonTV, as no live stream will be available for this friendly[3].
Additionally, six more Ipswich Town games have been selected for broadcast on Sky Sports for the upcoming Sky Bet Championship season, increasing media exposure as they look to challenge for promotion again[4].
Captain Sam Morsy, who recently left the club, shared a farewell letter with fans expressing his appreciation and reflecting on his career at Ipswich[5].