Ipswich Town's midfield rebuild could take a striking twist, with reports linking the Championship side to Argentina World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios.
According to EPL Index, the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder — valued at around €27.5m — has emerged as a surprise target as Ipswich look to strengthen their engine room this summer. Palacios lifted the World Cup with Argentina in 2022 and has been a regular for Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen side, making the reported interest notable given the gulf in stature between the two clubs.
No official approach or fee has been confirmed, and at this stage the story remains speculative. It's understood Ipswich's recruitment plans already have a defined midfield shape, with Palacios reportedly seen as an ambitious addition to that project.
Whether such a move is realistic given his profile and price tag is another question, but the mere suggestion underlines Ipswich's stated intent to reshape their squad significantly this summer as they push for a return to the Premier League.