Ipswich Town targets stronger squad after struggles in the Premier League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Ipswich Town is focused on improving its midfield for the upcoming Premier League season, as Chairman Mark Ashton highlights the need for more athletic players with different physical attributes. New signings Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic are expected to enhance the team's power and ball-winning capabilities. The club's previous campaign saw no player score more than 10 non-penalty goals in the Championship. With the recruitment of Brazilian striker Emersonn and two Dutch goalkeepers, Ipswich hopes to ensure survival in the top flight. The team is also looking at a £30m training ground redevelopment as part of its strategy for success.
- •Mark Ashton stresses the need for more athletic players in midfield.
- •New signings include Florentino Luis, Sasa Lukic, and striker Emersonn.
- •Ipswich recorded no player scoring over 10 non-penalty goals last season.
- •The club is also developing a £30m training ground.
- •Recent spending indicates a commitment to staying competitive in the Premier League.
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Will Ipswich's new recruits deliver?
"Chairman Mark Ashton acknowledges that one of the key lessons from Ipswich's previous Premier League campaign was the need to bring in more athletic players "with a different set of physical attributes". The midfield lacked power and ball-winning ability in 2024-25, and it is imperative that new arrivals Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic – both experienced at the highest level – hit the ground running. It is no surprise that Gary O'Neil is also seeking greater cutting edge given that no Ipswich player scored more than 10 non-penalty goals in the Championship last season.
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