Rohl, via The Star, stated that although they are still in discussions, it is evident from his perspective that releasing such a valuable player would be difficult. The team intends to retain him, but it ultimately depends on his performance. Rohl emphasized that the player is a crucial member of their squad and that any interested club must be willing to invest in him. He also stated that if any club wants to acquire one of their starters, they cannot expect to do so for free.
Ipswich has officially signed Ali Al-Hamadi from AFC Wimbledon, securing him on a long-term deal that will keep him at Portman Road until the summer of 2028. The transfer fee is reportedly around £1 million initially, with additional add-ons included in the agreement. Al-Hamadi has garnered attention from several Championship teams due to his impressive performance in League Two. Ipswich has prevailed over competitors like Sunderland in the race to sign the 21-year-old, who has signed a contract until 2028 with the club.
Occupying a top two spot in the Championship table, Kieran McKenna’s team is just one point ahead of third place Southampton, with Leeds United one point further back. Ipswich is hoping for back-to-back promotions, having come second in League One in the previous campaign. The January window offers the club a chance to make any necessary improvements to the first team squad to aid their battle for a top two spot. Ipswich is currently pursuing a deal to sign Blackburn forward Gallagher, with a potential fee of up to £2 million. The club is also competing with Southampton in the race to sign Crystal Palace youngster Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan. Sheffield Wednesday forward Johnson’s future remains uncertain, with Owls head coach Danny Rohl expressing a preference for Johnson to remain at Hillsborough beyond the January deadline.
