It is common knowledge in Ipswich Town that maintaining their spot in the Premier League will require a Herculean effort from everyone at Portman Road, following their sensational promotion last season. The Tractor Boys were not expected to compete with top clubs like Arsenal and Manchester City this season, but their remarkable back-to-back promotions have earned them a seat at the elite table after languishing in League One for so long.
Now, Kieran McKenna and his team must bring in new players to give Ipswich a fighting chance at survival. One potential addition could be the imposing Championship centre-back Cedric Kipre, who is set to leave West Brom as a free agent. Ipswich is reportedly interested in securing Kipre’s services to strengthen their defense and improve their chances in the Premier League.
With 57 goals conceded last season in the Championship, Ipswich knows they need to shore up their defense to compete effectively in the top flight. Signing Kipre could provide healthy competition at the back, alongside current defenders Cameron Burgess and Luke Woolfenden, as Ipswich aims to become more defensively solid in their new league.
If Kipre does make the move to Ipswich, he will be following in the footsteps of his former West Brom teammate Jeremy Sarmiento, who played a key role in Ipswich’s promotion last season. Signing Kipre on a free transfer could prove to be a masterstroke for Ipswich, as they strive to defy the odds and remain in the Premier League. It would be a testament to the club’s ambition and determination to succeed at the highest level.
