Ipswich Town seeks loans from Chelsea under Gary O'Neil's connections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ipswich Town is pursuing multiple loan deals with Chelsea for young players this summer. Manager Gary O'Neil, who recently joined Ipswich after leading Strasbourg, aims to leverage his ties with Chelsea's new administration under manager Xabi Alonso. Several Chelsea youngsters, including goalkeeper Mike Penders and others who spent time on loan at Strasbourg, are potential targets. O'Neil aims to build a balanced squad as Ipswich seeks to establish its Premier League status after promotion.
- •Ipswich Town explores loans for Chelsea youngsters this summer.
- •Gary O'Neil recently appointed as Ipswich manager.
- •Mike Penders had a successful loan spell at Strasbourg.
- •Other potential targets include David Datro Fofana and Mamadou Sarr.
- •Ipswich aims to combine youth with experience for the new season.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sources: Ipswich Town explore Chelsea raid as Gary O'Neil utilises BlueCo connections
"Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly inset
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