Ipswich set to spend big if they win promotion to Championship with Southampton ace Adam Armstrong top transfer target
IPSWICH will spend big if they win promotion.
Southampton striker Adam Armstrong is one of the ambitious targets being discussed as their American backers prepare to splash the cash if they get out of League One.
Armstrong, 26, has made 61 appearances for the Saints since joining the club for £15million in 2021.
And his recent performances have impressed newly-appointed manager Ruben Selles.
When speaking to last month, the Saints boss said: "I think Adam is very robust in his work and he’s a player that every other player trusts.
"We know what his strengths are and for those last minutes he always brings exactly what we need.
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"Usually it’s his pace into the space, final third situations. But he’s also very very generous defensively-wise.
"So either from the start or when he comes into the pitch, I have no doubt about him. He’s a great boy so I’m very very pleased with his performance and the way that he’s performing for us."
Armstrong's influence at St Mary's has made him a target for several EFL clubs.
Watford and Middlesbrough were both interested in signing him last summer.
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And now are keen to negotiate a deal if they secure promotion to the Championship.
Armstrong enjoyed a prolific season in the second tier with before joining Southampton.
During the 2020-21 campaign he scored 28 goals in 40 Championship appearances for the Blue and Whites.