Ipswich have been backed into the 1/3 favourites to complete the signing of Blackburn's Sammie Szmodics.
Reports emerged on Monday that the two clubs were in 'advanced talks' over a move.
It comes after a season which delivered 27 goals in 44 league outings for the 28-year-old, securing him the Sky Bet Championship Golden Boot award.
Ipswich Town in advanced talks with Blackburn Rovers over the signing of forward Sammie Szmodics. Last season's top scorer in the Championship is into the final 2 years of his contract with the option of a further year. #ITFC #Rovers
— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) July 22, 2024
Sammie Szmodics next club odds (via Sky Bet)
- Ipswich - 1/3
- Everton - 8/1
- Leeds - 11/1
- West Ham - 12/1
- Galatasaray - 14/1
- Nottingham Forest - 14/1
*market is 'to sign for before 3rd September 2024'
Odds correct at 1550 BST (22/07/24)
Ipswich are on the hunt for new recruits following their promotion to the Premier League.
They've already welcomed back previous loanee Omari Hutchinson after agreeing a £20million deal with Chelsea, while defender Ben Johnson arrived on a free from West Ham.
Hull's Jacob Greaves, Manchester City's Liam Delap and Burnley goalkeeper Arijanet Muric have all been added to Kieran McKenna's squad ahead of the new campaign.
Szmodics - who scored in Ipswich's 4-3 win over Blackburn in September - has two years remaining on his current deal but is expected to depart before the window closes.
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