Ian Evatt's verdict on Ipswich transfers ahead of Bolton clash & Sheffield Wednesday prediction

Ian Evatt belives Ipswich Town have done some 'really good business' in the transfer market this summer ahead of this weekend's meeting with Bolton Wanderers as he believes the trips to Portman Road and Hillsborough against Sheffield Wednesday will pose the biggest challenges this season.

Wanderers travel to take on the Tractor Boys this Saturday at Portman Road. They will be seeking to begin the 2022/23 campaign in positive fashion after a top 10 finish last season.

The Suffolk side finished below Wanderers in the table, but have strengthened this summer in a bid to earn promotion out of the division. Freddie Ladapo, Dom Ball, Greg Legh, Marcus Harness, Leif Davis and the loan signing of Tyreece John-Jules from Arsenal have been acquisitions in a strong window for the Portman Road club.

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McKenna is embarking on his first full season as Ipswich boss. Evatt is impressed by what he has seen from the Tractor Boys following the former Manchester United assistant boss joining the club last December and the way the Suffolk side play the game.

The Bolton boss believes the encounter will be up there with the best games this campaign in League One and hopes the quality is not diluted with it being the opening game of the season. Evatt belives the trips to Portman Road and Hillsborough in March to take on Sheffield Wednesday will be the most challenging faced by Wanderers this campaign.

He said: “I think since Kieran’s took the job they’ve had a massive upturn in fortunes. I think he’s a very talented young coach, I think his team are excellent, pleasing on the eye. I appreciate and enjoy watching them myself, but I’m sure