Ipswich Town: August 2008 - news archive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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