Ipswich Town were reminded once again of the monumental challenge ahead of them in the second half of the season when Manchester City visited Portman Road on Sunday.
The Tractor Boys find themselves in the relegation zone, though they are within reach of Wolverhampton Wanderers, and their hopes of escaping danger were not helped by their encounter with Pep Guardiola’s team.
Kieran McKenna’s side were easily overpowered as the champions secured a 6-0 victory, with the scoreline comfortable enough for them to take off Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden, and Erling Haaland after just 60 minutes.
With the January transfer window now open, Ipswich have the opportunity to strengthen their squad in a bid to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.
The Tractor Boys have already signed two players with Premier League experience. Ben Godfrey joined on loan from Atalanta, while Jaden Philogdene was brought in from Aston Villa on a permanent basis.
Ipswich are now reportedly targeting a player who was plying his trade in the Championship during the 2023/24 season.
Ipswich’s interest in Ligue 1 midfielder According to French outlet L’Equipe, Ipswich are among the clubs looking to sign Rennes midfielder Glen Kamara this month.
The report suggests a return to England is on the horizon for the former Arsenal academy player, who moved to Rennes from Leeds United last summer.
Several clubs are reportedly vying for his signature, including Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Southampton, and Turkish side Trabzonspor.
The outlet also mentions that Trabzonspor are currently the most active team in the race, intensifying competition for Ipswich to secure the Finnish international before the January transfer window closes.
L’Equipe does not clarify whether Rennes are open to sending Kamara out on loan or prefer a permanent transfer, and no potential transfer fee for the ex-Rangers player is disclosed.
Whether it’s a loan or permanent move, Ipswich’s pursuit of Kamara could be concerning for club captain Sam Morsy, who plays in the same position.
Sam Morsy’s performance this season Ipswich’s rapid rise from League One to the Premier League, with back-to-back promotions, has seen many players make the leap from the third tier to the top flight in just over 18 months.
This rapid progression has meant that some stars from the promotion-winning campaigns have struggled to adapt to the Premier League.
Sam-Morsy Morsy has not been disastrous, as he has consistently started for McKenna, appearing in 19 of his 20 games, but he has also been vulnerable to mistakes and physical challenges.
The Egypt international has averaged 3.2 tackles and interceptions per game, aiming to be a combative presence in midfield, though he has also committed almost as many fouls (1.9) as tackles (2.2) per match.
24/25 Premier League
Sam Morsy
Appearances
20
Dribbled past
26x
Error leading to shots
4
Penalties committed
1
Duel success rate
48%
Stats via Sofascore
As shown in the stats above, Morsy has struggled in physical duels and has made
