Ipswich are close to signing another “exciting” CM.

Ipswich Town seem to be getting close to signing Kalvin Phillips, which could be considered a statement loan by Tractor Boys, if he settles well.

Of course, Kieran McKenna and Co will need to get the late midfielder back to the heights he has shown he can do, as he struggled last season on loan with West Ham United away from parent employers Manchester City.

This is make-or-break time for the former Leeds United hero, so he could be joined by the door at Portman Road with another exciting midfield partner soon, if all goes well on the transfer front.

Ipswich close another loan deal

According to Sky Sports Italy reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, and support from the East Anglian Daily Times, Ipswich are closing in on another deal involving a new midfield option, in the form of Napoli gem Jens Cajuste.

This will include the arrival of Cajuste on loan this season, with Ipswich snapping up the Swedish international on a temporary basis at the expense of Premier League side Brentford, who were reportedly in advanced talks for the Scandinavian star.

How can Phillips and Cajuste get into Ipswich

Arriving in Suffolk with the same pedigree as Phillips – both of whom have been loaned out and even won the Champions League in their respective careers so far – this signing could improve the Tractor Boys in terms of options in the middle of the park, away from over-reliance on first-team veterans Sam Morsy and Massimo Luongo.

This new pairing could ruffle a few feathers and put Ipswich's usual suspects in the club's place in the long term, especially if they are both on their A-games and help their new loan team stay in the Premier League in impressive fashion. .

Cajuste, far from Phillips who will be content with being a midfielder in his new loan team, will be seen as the bravest and most “exciting” person outside of the duo, as he was previously written by. football talent scout Jacek Kulig.

As well as making a career of playing a central midfield role, where he once stood out for former employers Stade Reims with six goals and one assist in 33 games, the promising 25-year-old is capable of playing either side. if necessary, which could come in handy if injuries start to get the better of Ipswich and McKenna's options become worryingly thin.

Cajuste will have a point to prove heading to England, however, as he has found first-team minutes hard to come by at Napoli of late, it is likely that his new colleague at Phillips will be hungry to silence his doubters and get back on track. his best Leeds in the season above.

Phillips' impressive performances this campaign, shortly after his youth team's triumphant promotion, helped Marcelo Bielsa's men return to the Premier League in style by finishing in ninth place, before all was unfortunately revealed by the Whites and their home gem.

He will also be dubbed the 'Yorkshire Pirlo' by the Leeds crowd for this incredible campaign, but McKenna will just want him to be another reliable body he can rely on in the midst of a dogfight, far from being a superhuman. illustration.

If any manager can get the best out of Phillips again, it could be the former Manchester United boss, however, who is credited in Suffolk with putting the Tractor Boys back on the football map, and turning the EFL's underdogs into a club. top players are now getting a taste of Premier League action.

Ipswich will go into the top flight hoping to catch some elite teams as huge underdogs, and with new signings like Phillips and Cajuste likely to enter contention soon, more quality could be added to help.