Transfer Rumours brewing in Ipswich Town to sign exciting Burnley star

Ipswich Town is now pursuing Burnley winger Wilson Odobert more aggressively.

The Tractor Boys want to bolster their frontline options before the transfer market closes on August 30th, and TEAMTALK reports that they are eager to add the highly regarded Frenchman to their attacking ranks this summer.

But with time running out for Keiran McKenna’s team to seal a deal, Burnley may have the upper hand as they try to play hardball and hold onto the 19-year-olds for a further season.

Odobert was one of the few bright spots in the team’s miserable relegation season when he joined the Clarets from French team Troyes last summer. The club might have to sell the young player in order to pay for their own transfer adventures, even though Scott Parker would have preferred to start the new campaign with the gifted winger at his disposal.

Odobert performed admirably in the top division last season under Vincent Kompany. With three goals and three assists, he made a valuable contribution to a Burnley squad lacking in offensive talent.

One of Kieran McKenna’s top priorities is Odobert.

As Ipswich brace for the return of Premier League football after 22 years in exile from the top flight. McKenna is determined to add to the crop of promoted players, who took the Championship by storm last season.

He is reportedly a big admirer of Odobert and believes he can develop the youngster into a top player for the Tractor Boys. After missing out on the signing of Jayden Philogene, who re-joined Aston Villa from Championship side Hull City on a five-year deal last month, he is set on making sure that Odobert does not slip through the net.

The France U23 international would be expected to fit seamlessly into McKenna’s expansive, front-footed Ipswich side. Last season, Odobert’s effectiveness in attack was masked by his team’s defensive woes.

While the energetic wide-man has four more years left to run on his contract at Turf Moor, Burnley could be forced to cash in on his sale, facing tighter profit and sustainability rules in the second tier.

As the Lancashire side look to balance the books, and target areas of weakness in the squad, Odoberts’ potential move to Ipswich may be sanctioned.

Odobert would be a superb signing for Ipswich Town

It’s said that Ipswich is stepping up their chase for the adaptable winger in an attempt to overtake a few major teams.

Odobert can be used effectively off either wing, although he prefers to use his left flank. He can cut inside and square up opponents quite well. He would be able to create space and use McKenna’s overlapping full-backs if his potential move to Ipswich materialises.

The Suffolk-based side have already enjoyed an exciting transfer window. Having brought forwards Omari Hutchinson and Liam Delap in on permanent transfers, as well as highly-rated defenders Ben Johnson and Jacob Greaves, the club are well-placed to compete on their long-awaited return to the top flight.

If they are to add Odobert to the mix, McKenna will begin the new season with a strong attacking hand to play. However the Frenchman is unlikely to be available for cheap, it is possible that the Tractor Boys would have to shell out a fee in the region of £20 million to secure their top transfer target.