2 in, 1 out: The transfer scenarios that might play out at Ipswich Town early in the summer transfer window

After the major overhaul that occurred at the club last summer, Ipswich Town may have a quieter transfer window in the next few months as Kieran McKenna looks to put a squad together capable of winning promotion from League One.

The spending spree that then-manager Paul Cook went on saw a lot of experience acquired, with players who had been solid at the level above the third tier arriving at Portman Road.

It didn’t work out for Cook in the end though and despite McKenna’s best efforts, he was unable to push the Tractor Boys into the play-offs as they finished in 11th position.

Work does need to be done to the squad though to turn it into one that can chase the automatic promotion spots in 2022-23 – let’s look at some early summer deals that could be done both in and out of the club.

IN: Tyreeq Bakinson

Bakinson arrived on loan from Bristol City in the January transfer window on loan, with Robins boss Nigel Pearson blasting the midfielder upon his exit.

It was a drop down a division for the 23-year-old but he slotted in well into the Ipswich engine room, scoring twice in 17 appearances under McKenna.

Ipswich always had the option to make the loan move a permanent one, and with Bakinson having no future at Ashton Gate, it would seem as though the best course of action would be to bring him to the Tractor Boys on a full-time basis, where he could potentially develop into a Championship regular in a few years time.

OUT: Tyreece Simpson

Having picked up some crucial experience out on loan at Swindon Town in League Two earlier in the 2021-22 season, Simpson was recalled by Ipswich and it looked likely that he would get a chance under McKenna.

That never happened though and before the season ended, Simpson stated to the club a