IPSWICH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: A general view of the Portman Road stadium during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers at Portman Road on September 23, 2023 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)
Fresh development shared in Ipswich Town’s transfer pursuit of Blackburn Rovers man
Ipswich Town have had another offer rejected for Blackburn’s Sam Gallagher.
Ipswich Town have had another offer rejected for Blackburn Rovers’ Sam Gallagher as they look to bring in a new number nine ahead of the deadline.
Ipswich make fresh offer for Sam Gallagher
It was reported earlier this month that the Tractor Boys were keen on Gallagher, who has endured an injury-hit campaign so far for Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side.
However, Blackburn turned down two offers for the 28-year-old, which were believed to be in the region of £1.5m.
Despite the former Southampton man being keen on the move, it had seemed as though Ipswich were looking elsewhere after they had failed to agree terms with their fellow Championship side.
Yet, in a fresh update on Thursday night, journalist Pete O’Rourke revealed that a new bid went in from the Suffolk side for Gallagher, although that has also been rejected.
“Understand Blackburn Rovers have rejected a new bid from Ipswich for striker Sam Gallagher.”
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pswich Town now want 26-year-old attacker that Leeds United held talks to sign yesterday
Benson starred at Burnley last term as Vincent Kompany’s side went up from the Championship to the Premier League, winning the division. He had a hand in 18 goals in 37 games for the Lancashire outfit.
This season, just five outings. He needs a move and the race to land the Belgian is hotting up. It comes after reports last week said Leeds were ‘pushing’ for Benson as a possible replacement for Willy Gnonto.
Then, it was reported on Thursday that Leeds held a further round of talks to sign Benson yesterday. A surprise, given that Leeds were only initially interested if they lost Gnonto – who is close to a new deal.
Now, Give Me Sport report that Leeds are not the only Championship side interested. Southampton have been linked too, but GMS say that Ipswich Town and Birmingham City also want the Belgian ace.
Ipswich Town also want Leeds United target Manuel Benson
Benson then, has the pick of the Championship’s top clubs fighting for promotion. But it seems unlikely that Leeds will be making a move for the Belgian if Gnonto remains – which is looking increasingly likely.
Even if Benson joined, you would question whether he would start. Jaidon Anthony is struggling to do so at this point, with Cree Summerville and Dan James starring. Gnonto is also excellent cover for the duo.
A move for Benson seems unlikely – perhaps handing Ipswich, Southampton or even Birmingham more of a chance of landing the Burnley man. He returned to the bench for Burnley in their las
