Ipswich Town is eyeing Middlesbrough goalkeeper Seny Dieng for a potential summer transfer, as reported by The Telegraph. They aim to bolster their goalkeeping options and provide competition for Vaclav Hladky for the number one spot next season. Despite uncertainty about their division next season, with promotion to the Premier League being the ultimate goal, Ipswich Town is currently leading the Championship table, putting them in a strong position for promotion. However, the race at the top is tight, with only two points separating the top three teams.
In the event of reaching the Premier League, Ipswich would have achieved consecutive promotions, drawing attention to manager Kieran McKenna. With six games remaining, McKenna is aware that winning all matches would secure their place in the top flight next season. However, he aims to focus on each game individually and not let future possibilities overshadow the present club affairs. Nevertheless, there are whispers of recruitment for the upcoming season, with Middlesbrough’s Seny Dieng, a recent addition, already emerging as a potential transfer target.
Should Ipswich secure promotion to the Premier League, it would mark consecutive promotions and bring considerable attention to manager Kieran McKenna. With only six games remaining, McKenna understands that winning all matches would secure their place in the top flight for the next season. However, he aims to approach each game individually and not allow future prospects to overshadow the current state of the club. Despite this focus, there are already discussions about recruitment for the upcoming season, with Middlesbrough’s Seny Dieng, who recently joined the club, emerging as an early transfer target.
Dieng has had a solid season at the Riverside Stadium and has held the club’s number one position for the majority of the time since joining. A thigh injury would keep him out of action from the end of December until the start of March, but the Senegalese international is now back between the sticks.
Middlesbrough have faced challenges this season and haven’t quite lived up to expectations from the previous season. However, Dieng has performed well, keeping nine clean sheets in 29 matches and conceding 38 goals, showcasing his quality. Since joining from QPR in 2023, he’s shown improvement and is under contract until 2027, suggesting a significant fee would be needed to acquire him. Newcastle United is reportedly interested, possibly sparking a bidding war this summer. Yet, it’s still early to determine, and if Ipswich doesn’t secure promotion, they may not pursue him.
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