Ipswich Town must push Leeds in transfer race to re-sign £80k-a-week star
Ipswich need to make sure they beat their promotion rivals to the signing of one of their former strikers
Ipswich Town need to recruit new players in the January transfer window, especially a striker due to an injury to their star striker, George Hirst.
Former Ipswich striker Kieffer Moore is a potential target as he has proven himself as a top goalscorer in the Championship.
Signing Moore would not only strengthen Ipswich but also prevent a promotion rival, like Leeds, from improving their squad.
Ipswich Town have had an unbelievable start in their first season back in the Championship.
The Tractor Boys were promoted back to the second tier last season after four years away, finishing in second place in League One with 98 points, scoring 101 goals along the way.
Now in their first season back, they sit in the same position they finished last season, second, ten points behind league leaders Leicester City. However, their lead over third and fourth is not as big. Leeds United, who are in fourth position, are currently only seven points behind Ipswich, whilst Southampton, who are third, are only three points behind.
Saints look destined to catch up to Ipswich, with former Norwich City man Russell Martin currently leading his side on an 18-game unbeaten run.
Ipswich need to recruit this January
With that being said, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna will need to bolster his squad in the January transfer window if they are to maintain their place in the automatic promotion places.
One position Ipswich need to add is at striker. After confirming the signing of Jeremy Sarmiento on loan from Brighton to add some creativity in midfield, the Tractor Boys now need to recruit someone who can finish the chances he will create.
The need for a striker has become more desperate due to the injury to star striker George Hirst – who suffered a hamstring injury against his former club Leicester at the end of December, which is set to keep him out until the end of the season.
Ipswich do have other options upfront in Freddie Ladapo and Kayden Jackson – but neither have set the world alight so far this season.
Kieffer Moore could be ideal for Ipswich
One player who Ipswich have been linked with bringing in is former striker Kieffer Moore.
The reported £40k-a-week-star is out of favour at current club Bournemouth in the Premier League under Cherries boss Andoni Iraola. According to The Sun, Ipswich, along with Leeds, West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City and Sunderland, are all interested in taking him on loan for the rest of the season
