Overview
- Ipswich turned down Derby County’s opening offer for Szmodics, with reports indicating talks could continue ahead of the window’s close.
- Football Insider reports Wrexham have submitted a £5m proposal and that Ipswich are seeking about £6m for the 30-year-old attacker.
- Szmodics joined Ipswich from Blackburn for an initial fee near £9m in 2024 and remains contracted through 2029, shaping the selling club’s stance.
- Derby manager John Eustace worked with Szmodics at Blackburn and wants a reunion as the Rams pursue attacking additions after multiple departures.
- Szmodics has had a stop-start season due to injury and illness, while Ipswich have signed Anis Mehmeti and are assessing striker options such as Sam Surridge.