Ipswich Town: August 2008 - news archive

Town's last-gasp deal race

IpswichJim Magilton admits Ipswich are still trying to sign a striker before Monday's deadline, but admits it's becoming a desperate search.

Striker on the brink

IpswichNeil Warnock has confirmed that Crystal Palace are holding talks with Ipswich striker Alan Lee about an initial £600,000 switch.

Town's striker hopes fade

IpswichIpswich's bid to sign Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi on loan is reportedly set to fail this week to extend their search for a hitman.

Campo key for Magilton

IpswichJim Magilton picked out veteran midfielder Ivan Campo for praise after Ipswich secured a 2-1 Carling Cup win over Colchester.

Ivan to terrorise Colchester

IpswichIpswich new-boy Ivan Campo looks set to make his debut for the Tractor Boys in Tuesday's Carling Cup match against Colchester United.

Town suffer another striker setback

IpswichIpswich have missed out on another striker after Bundesliga outfit Cologne claimed they rejected a £2.8m bid for Milivoje Novakovic.

Town harbour striker hopes

IpswichIpswich boss Jim Magilton still hopes to land Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi after hinting that he could arrive on loan.

No Volz shock for Town

IpswichMoritz Volz is holding out for a Premiership club to come in and could even return to Germany rather than join Ipswich Town.

Striker blow for Town

IpswichIpswich's search for a new striker is continuing after a hamstring injury ended their chances of signing Newcastle's Shola Ameobi.

Magpies ace set to seal Town move

IpswichJim Magilton has confirmed that Ipswich are on the verge of signing striker Shola Ameobi after agreeing a fee with Newcastle.

Magilton switches striker target

IpswichIpswich boss Jim Magilton is understood to be eyeing a swoop on Celtic for £500,000-rated New Zealand striker Chris Killen.

Town in for full-back

IpswichIpswich have made a successful bid for Fulham full-back Moritz Volz and will now enter talks with the player.

Town ace linked with move

IpswichArsenal could be about to make a shock move for Ipswich Town's highly-rated starlet Danny Haynes.

£2.5m striker bid accepted

IpswichIpswich Town have been given permission to speak to Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi after agreeing a £2.5million fee.

Boss confirms striker interest

IpswichCrystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has confirmed he is interested in signing Ipswich's out of favour striker Alan Lee.

Thatcher to seal Town deal

IpswichIpswich boss Jim Magilton expects to complete the signing of free agent Ben Thatcher on Wednesday.

No Potters bid for strike target

IpswichIpswich boss Jim Magilton insists there has been no offer made for striker Jon Walters, despite Stoke being tipped to make a move.

Magilton eyes defensive boost

IpswichIpswich boss Jim Magilton wants to sign two more defenders this month in the wake of the disappointing defeat to Preston.

Town edge closer to striker deal

IpswichPortsmouth striker David Nugent finally looks set to leave Fratton Park - with Ipswich Town the most likely destination.

New boy too late for debut

IpswichIvan Campo will not sign for Ipswich in time to face Preston, but keeper Richard Wright will make his second debut at Portman Road.

No striker bid - Magilton

IpswichIpswich insist reported Stoke target Jon Walters has not been the subject of any offers or that he has asked for a transfer.

Town cool on Haynes talk

IpswichWigan are yet to make a bid for Ipswich midfielder Danny Haynes who has been linked with a switch to the JJB.

Town tipped to tame Tigers

IpswichIpswich are favourites to land Spanish midfielder Ivan Campo ahead of Premier League new-boys Hull City.

Town's striker hopes dashed

IpswichPortsmouth striker David Nugent has told Stoke, Hull and Ipswich he is not interested in a summer switch away from Fratton Park.

Town wait on striker bid

IpswichIpswich Town have yet to make an offer for Portsmouth's David Nugent despite their admiration for striker.

Town confirm Prem striker interest

IpswichJim Magilton has revealed that Ipswich plan to renew their interest in signing Portsmouth striker David Nugent.